7.6 magnitude earthquake felt in Panama, USGS reports
PANAMA CITY — A strong 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck near the southern coast of Panama on Friday at a 10 km depth, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, which downgraded an earlier estimate of 8.0 magnitude. There were no immediate reports of damage in Panama, while television footage showed people evacuating buildings. The U.S. Tsunami Warning System showed potential tsunami threats across…
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck near the southern coast of Panama on Friday. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was centered about 14 kilometers southwest of the remote community of Pitaloza Arriba, at a depth of 10 km.
The earthquake was felt in Panama City, where buildings shook and people evacuated into the streets. Tremors were also felt in the capital of neighboring Costa Rica.
The U.S. Tsunami Warning System showed potential tsunami threats across much of Central America's Pacific coast, as well as in Colombia and Ecuador, according to The Korea Times. There were no immediate reports of damage in Panama.
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