A 7.7 magnitude earthquake shook Panama and damaged buildings.

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake shook Panama and damaged buildings.

Millions of people in this country felt this earthquake, and the US Geological Survey described its effects as likely widespread.

This earthquake happened yesterday (Friday) afternoon local time, and its epicenter was declared ten kilometers from the city of Pitazolla in the south-central part of the country.

The total damage of this earthquake is not yet known.

Several earthquakes have been felt in the country since yesterday.