West Coast Tsunami Warning After Massive 7.6 Earthquake Rocks Panama
A massive 7.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Panama on Friday.
The National Weather Service has issued a warning that a powerful earthquake in Panama could trigger destructive tsunamis along the West Coast of the United States, including California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Canada's British Columbia. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) estimated the earthquake struck near Pitaloza Arriba, Panama, with a magnitude of 7.6.
Residents in Panama City, Panama's largest city and capital, felt the tremors. Seismologist Jeffrey Park expressed concern over the initial size and location of the quake, stating it poses a "red flag for a tsunami warning." He noted that even if the exact mechanism of the earthquake source is unclear, the potential for severe tsunami damage along Panama's southern coastline exists. This breaking news story is being covered by the Associated Press.
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