7.7-Magnitude Panama Earthquake Sets Off Series of Aftershocks

A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 has struck Panama, causing widespread panic and setting off a series of aftershocks. The quake was centered in the country's southern region, but there are no immediate reports of significant damage or casualties.

The earthquake has caused some disruption to local infrastructure, with power outages and road closures reported in some areas. Authorities have since canceled a tsunami alert for the region.