# Earthquake Shakes Panama

> Panama City buildings damaged by magnitude-7.7 earthquake.
- Title: Earthquake Shakes Panama · Dw | Shortify
- Summary: Panama City buildings damaged by magnitude-7.7 earthquake. panama, earthquake, panama city · reported by Dw.
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- Source: Dw — https://dw.com/en/strong-earthquakes-shake-panama-buildings-damaged/a-79623168?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
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- Topics: panama, earthquake, panama city, us geological survey, panama canal, tsunami warning, news, world, politics
## Earthquake strikes Panama
A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck Panama on Friday morning.
## Shallow quake causes damage
The quake's epicenter was 10 kilometers southwest of Pitaloza Arriba near Panama's southern tip.
## Panama City buildings shake
Tremors caused buildings to shake and sent people rushing into the streets.
## Damage reported in central provinces
Partial collapses and cracks at the cathedral were reported in Veraguas, Herrera and Los Santos provinces.
## Key takeaway

Panama City buildings damaged by magnitude-7.7 earthquake with partial collapses and injuries reported.