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Panama Canal keeps operating after powerful earthquake in Panama
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama on Friday, but the Panama Canal emerged largely unscathed and vessel transits continued normally.
According to the US Geological Survey, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama on Friday at 12:56pm local time. Its epicentre was in southern Panama.
The Panama Canal has emerged largely unscathed from the quake, with vessel transits continuing normally.
Damage was reported elsewhere across the country. The report provided no further details on any effects on shipping or on canal infrastructure.
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