Seismic design of the Panama Canal ensures normal passage through the canal.

On the 9th local time, a strong magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Panama. After the earthquake, the Panama Canal Authority stated that the Panama Canal was operating normally. A Panamanian scholar, in an interview with CCTV, said that after previous upgrades and renovations, the Panama Canal is capable of withstanding relatively strong earthquakes. The Panama Canal Authority said in its latest statement that the earthquake caused minor damage to office buildings and other structures on the Pacific side of the canal, but did not affect ship traffic through the canal. Inspections of the locks, dams, and other key facilities are currently underway. Panamanian President Mulino: The canal is completely fine. Taking necessary safety measures is essential, but the canal has not stopped operating.