Magnitude 7.6 quake hits Panama near Tonosí, evacuations underway

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near Tonosí, Los Santos province, Panama, prompting preventive building evacuations and reports of aftershocks. Damage assessment is ongoing; the full extent of casualties and infrastructure impact remains uncertain. This is a significant seismic event in a region with moderate seismic activity, and the response will determine broader implications.