World · Latin America · 1 hr ago
Panama earthquake affects more than 6,000 people, with no deaths reported
An earthquake in Panama affected 6,174 people, President José Raúl Mulino said in an address to the nation.
No fatalities have been reported, though the quake caused considerable damage.
Authorities had inspected 1,744 homes, and assessments are continuing.
The government is delivering food and drinking water, restoring roads and bridges, and providing electricity.
It will also provide repair materials and build new homes with local contractors.
Mulino urged residents to rely on official updates after false social media claims about a tsunami and the closure of the Bridge of the Americas caused alarm.
The number of people affected may change as inspections continue.
The earthquake in Panama affected 6,174 people and caused no reported fatalities, President Jose Raul Mulino said.
Authorities had inspected 1,744 homes, and the affected-person total could rise as inspections continue.
The government is delivering food and drinking water, restoring roads and bridges, and providing electricity.
Officials are still assessing damage and plan to provide housing-repair materials and build new homes.
- Who
- More than 6,000 people in Panama were affected, according to President Jose Raul Mulino.
- What
- An earthquake affected 6,174 people and caused no reported fatalities.
- When
- Not stated
- Where
- Panama
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Authorities began inspecting homes and assessing damage.
President Jose Raul Mulino said 1,744 homes had been inspected and 6,174 people had been affected.
- People affected
- 6,174
- Homes inspected
- 1,744
- Fatalities
- None reported
- Relief measures
- Food, drinking water, road and bridge restoration, and electricity provision
What people are saying
I will spare no resources needed to ensure that assistance and solutions reach those who need them most.
So far, 1,744 homes have been inspected, and 6,174 people have been affected. This figure will be updated as inspections continue.
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