7.7 Magnitude Quake Hits Panama City, Hundreds of Aftershocks Hamper Rescue Efforts

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama last week, with its epicenter located northwest of Panama City at a depth of approximately 20 kilometers, causing severe damage to buildings and infrastructure across the urban area. Official reports indicate that more than 400 aftershocks have occurred since the main quake, with the frequent tremors posing significant challenges to rescue operations. To date,