Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Panama

Panama recorded more than 300 aftershocks following ‌Friday's magnitude 7.7 ‌earthquake ⁠that damaged hundreds of ​homes and infrastructure across the country's central provinces, prompting the government to declare a national state of emergency over ⁠the weekend.

No deaths ‌were ​reported, but at least 27 ​people were injured ‌and nearly 900 homes were damaged, ​according to emergency authorities.

They warned the toll could rise ​as assessments ​continue in ​remote communities.

Among the ‌most affected provinces are Los Santos, Cocle, Veraguas, and Herrera, authorities said..