Strong 7.6-magnitude earthquake shakes Panama, setting off panic in capital
A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Panama on Friday morning, shaking buildings as far away as the capital and prompting evacuations, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was centered near the southern tip of the Central American country, about 14 kilometers (9 miles) southwest of the remote community of Pitaloza Arriba, the USGS said. Get updated faster and for FREE:…
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Panama early Friday, causing panic in the capital city of Panama City and prompting evacuations, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake's epicenter was located near the southern tip of the country, about 14 kilometers southwest of the remote community of Pitaloza Arriba. Tremors were felt across the country, with visibly shaken residents gathering outside as they waited for news of the quake's impact.
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