US withdraws Panama tsunami alert after powerful earthquakes
The United States has lifted a tsunami threat alert issued after a powerful earthquake struck Panama, as authorities assess widespread damage and injuries from two major tremors that shook the Central American country on Friday. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre initially identified a potential threat to coastal areas across Central and South America following the magnitude 7.7 earthquake on…
The United States has lifted a tsunami alert following a series of powerful earthquakes in Panama. Initial assessments indicated a potential threat to coastal areas across Central and South America, but subsequent inspections found no ongoing tsunami concern. Panama declared a state of emergency after the earthquakes caused extensive damage, with at least 27 people injured and no fatalities reported.
The earthquakes struck southern Panama on Friday, with a magnitude 7.7 tremor followed by a magnitude 6.6 quake. Over 100 aftershocks were recorded, leading to damage to homes, schools, hospitals, bridges, and public buildings in several provinces. Emergency services inspected the damage, and temporary shelters were set up for displaced residents.
The U.S. pledged $5 million in humanitarian aid and deployed a disaster response team. The canal authority confirmed normal shipping operations, while Panama City's water supply faced some disruption.
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