Panama: Panama opens donation centers after powerful quake.

Volunteers at a donation collection center in Panama City, Panama's capital, are busy receiving essential items to support communities affected by a powerful earthquake that struck the country Friday. The volunteers said they still need items like sheets, household goods, and even fans. Many people's homes were damaged, and they may still be sleeping outside. Panama declared a state of emergency on Saturday to coordinate relief efforts and assist communities affected by the earthquake. Presidency Minister Juan Carlos Orillac told a press conference the same day at the presidential palace that the declaration would ensure government agencies remain on standby and have the resources needed to assist those affected. Orillac said President Jose Raul Mulino had ordered the creation of a commission to coordinate relief operations, manage resources and address the needs of affected communities. The government has also set up donation collection centers, including one at Omar Park in Panama City, while provincial government offices will serve as additional collection points, he said. The 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck Panama at 12:56 local time Friday, with its epicenter about 39 km northwest of Tonosí in Los Santos province. The quake damaged homes, schools, health facilities, roads and public buildings across several parts of the country. Panamanian authorities continue assessing the damage and coordinating emergency response efforts. Shotlist: Panama City, Panama - Oct 10, 2026: 1. Various of volunteers carrying bottled water, organizing donated items at collection center; 2. Notice about donation collection center; 3. Lights on for people spending night outdoors; Penonome, Panama - Oct 9, 2026 4. Various of national flag of Panama, damaged building; 5. Various of police officer, rescuer accessing damaged building; Panama City, Panama - Oct 9, 2026 6. Various of residents staying in open air after earthquake; Penonome, Panama - Oct 9, 2026 7. Outdoor makeshift shelters for injured victims. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland/Spain/Latin America/No archive]