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A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck Panama at a depth of 12.6 kilometres, causing extensive damage across six provinces and widespread power outages. Eyewitness accounts describe collapsed buildings and thousands of residents fleeing their homes in panic.

According to reporting from Israel Hayom, the international airport and schools were shut down following the earthquake. The Panama Canal, a critical global trade route, continued normal operations despite the tremors.

President of Panama ordered an urgent damage assessment as videos from streets revealed the scale of destruction caused by the powerful seismic event. Electricity disruptions were reported across multiple regions as infrastructure sustained damage.

The earthquake represents a significant natural disaster with potential implications for global shipping and commerce given Panama’s strategic location for international maritime traffic.

Sources: Walla, www.israelhayom.co.il, Ynet, Jerusalem Post, Times of Israel