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On October 12, Panama was struck by a 6.0 magnitude earthquake, just days after a more powerful 7.7 tremor caused significant damage to homes and critical infrastructure. Emergency management officials have reported at least 27 injuries and approximately 900 homes affected, with ongoing evaluations in the impacted regions of Los Santos, Coclé, Veraguas, and Herrera. This report delves into the recent seismic event, the subsequent aftershocks, and the ongoing uncertainty regarding the total damage incurred.
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00:00Panama has been hit by another powerful earthquake, days after a magnitude 7.7 tremor
00:05damaged homes and infrastructure. The European Mediterranean Seismological Center reported
00:10a magnitude 6 earthquake at a depth of 35 kilometers. The country was already dealing
00:16with hundreds of aftershocks following Friday's quake. Emergency authorities reported at least
00:2127 people injured and nearly 900 homes damaged. No deaths had been reported at the time of the
00:27Reuters update. The hardest hit provinces included Los Santos, Cocle, Veraguas, and Herrera.
00:34Authorities warned that the toll could rise as assessments continued in remote communities.
00:39Panama's government declared a national state of emergency over the weekend.
00:43The full extent of the damage remains uncertain as recovery efforts continue.
00:48Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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