Residents in rural Panama are dealing with aftershocks following two powerful earthquakes that hit the country on Friday. The quakes, measuring 7.7 and 6.6 in magnitude, caused buildings to collapse and led to evacuations. Seismologists recorded numerous aftershocks, some as strong as 5.8. The epicenter was near Pitaloza Arriba in the Herrera province. Despite the destruction, no deaths have been reported. Panama's strict building codes may have helped limit casualties. Authorities report damage in central provinces, but Panama City remains unaffected. The Panama Canal is operating normally, and Tocumen International Airport has reopened.
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