BREAKING: Panama Hit by Powerful 7.7 Earthquake as Shaking Triggers Panic and Mass Evacuations

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck southern Panama on October 9th, centered near the Azuero Peninsula. The shallow quake caused widespread shaking, structural damage in provinces like Herrera and Veraguas, and triggered temporary tsunami warnings across Central and South America. While no deaths were reported, the event caused significant disruption and potential economic loss.