# Thousands flee Panama City after 7.2 earthquake as buildings collapse in central provinces

https://mins.news/en/video/94001

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-10-10 00:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKs2LEIz-Z8

> A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck southern Panama, prompting evacuations, damaging buildings and disrupting power. Journalist Mauricio Valenzuela, reporting live beside the Centenario Bridge in Panama City, said thousands were trying to leave. People ran into the streets when the quake hit; the capital has reported only minor problems and no major structural damage.

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