World16th-century cathedral loses bell tower in Panama 7.7 earthquake

Name: 16th-century cathedral loses bell tower in Panama 7.7 earthquake
Uploaded: 2026-10-09T20:29:38.000Z
Description: Video showed the bell tower of St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Penonomé, in Panama’s Coclé province, collapsing after a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Friday morning. The quake shook buildings in Panama City, prompted evacuations and was felt in neighboring Colombia.

Video showed the bell tower of St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Penonomé, in Panama’s Coclé province, collapsing after a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Friday morning. The quake shook buildings in Panama City, prompted evacuations and was felt in neighboring Colombia.

The Associated Press 2026-10-09 20:29