A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck southern Panama on Friday, damaging homes, cutting power, halting flights and sending residents into the streets, while triggering more than a dozen aftershocks.
The US Geological Survey said the earthquake struck at a depth of 12.6 km (7.8 miles) and that some casualties were possible.
Television images showed elderly residents in tears in the streets as a series of weaker aftershocks rattled the country.
The Panama Canal, about 126 miles (203 km) from the epicenter, was operating normally.
Strong Panama quake damages buildings, disrupts power and air travel
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