Dominican embassy confirms no Dominicans affected after earthquake in Panama
The Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Panama issued an official statement this Friday to reassure the Dominican community, reporting that no citizens of our country have been reported injured following the strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake that shook Panamanian territory.
According to the diplomatic mission, both the embassy staff and the teams from the Consulate General, the Institute of Dominicans Abroad (Index), and the Central Electoral Board (JCE) are in perfect health and safe. Likewise, the authorities confirmed that they are maintaining constant communication with the Dominican community residing in Panama, with no negative reports received so far.
We express our best wishes to all the people who have been affected by this earthquake.
Official statement from the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Panama
Impact of the seismic phenomenon in Panama
The earthquake, which had a depth of 10 kilometers, caused considerable material damage to various infrastructures. The effects were most noticeable in areas near Tonosí, the point identified as the epicenter, and in Penonomé, the capital of the province of Coclé, where damage to roads and buildings was reported.
- Authorities of the National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) confirmed two people injured in the province of Veraguas.
- The successful rescue of a person who had been trapped under the rubble after the partial collapse of a church was achieved.
- In Panama City, the magnitude of the movement caused residents of numerous skyscrapers to evacuate the structures preventively due to fear of possible collapses.
The diplomatic mission expressed its gratitude for the expressions of solidarity and concern received through its official channels following the event, reiterating its commitment to assist any national who might require help in light of the emergency situation currently affecting the Central American country.
