‘It was a terrible thing’: Panama declares state of emergency as quake aftershocks rattle communities — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/it-was-a-terrible-thing-panama-declares-state-of-emergency-as-quake-aftershocks-rattle-communitiesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Panama Declares Emergency After Major Earthquakeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/it-was-a-terrible-thing-panama-declares-state-of-emergency-as-quake-aftershocks-rattle-communitieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/it-was-a-terrible-thing-panama-declares-state-of-emergency-as-quake-aftershocks-rattle-communities#u123915Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:40:25 +0000Panama declared a state of emergency following two powerful earthquakes, including a 7.7-magnitude tremor that triggered tsunami alerts and left communities rattled by over 200 aftershocks. Officials reported damages across all 10 provinces and two Indigenous territories, prompting unnerved residents to sleep in the streets. International first responder teams from Los Angeles County and Fairfax have mobilized to assist in the disaster response. Meanwhile, stranded travellers remain caught in the aftermath as rescue and relief operations ramp up across the affected regions.Why it mattersThe di