7.7‑magnitude quake strikes Panama, injuring 27 and closing Tocumen Airport
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A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama with its epicenter located near Pitaloza Arriba in Herrera province, about 10 km from the town and 12.6 km deep, causing 27 injuries.
The tremor damaged more than 400 buildings, including homes, schools, hospitals, churches, government structures, bridges and roads, and led to the collapse of a small hotel and part of a cathedral in Penonomé.
Tocumen International Airport was closed temporarily, and flights were diverted to other terminals.