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  "id": 13244113,
  "title": "A magnitude 7.7 earthquake shakes Panama",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/a-magnitude-7-7-earthquake-shakes-panama",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T22:38:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MercoPress",
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    "url": "https://en.mercopress.com/2026/10/09/a-magnitude-7.7-earthquake-shakes-panama"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama on Friday, centered on the Azuero peninsula in Herrera province, according to the US Geological Survey. Panamanian authorities have not yet confirmed any casualties, but damage to buildings has been reported in several provinces. The epicenter was approximately 14 kilometres southwest of Pitaloza Arriba, a remote area near the Pacific coast, and at a shallow depth. The quake was attributed to the Azuero-Sona fault system, which had been accumulating stress for some time. Over 30 aftershocks were recorded, and the National Civil Protection System warned that aftershocks would continue with decreasing intensity. Public offices were closed, water supply was cut in some areas due to power failures, and Tocumen international airport temporarily suspended operations.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
        "title": "Strong earthquake shakes Panama, prompting tsunami alert",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/strong-earthquake-shakes-panama-prompting-tsunami-alert",
        "published": "2026-10-09T19:03:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Scientific American",
        "title": "Major earthquake strikes Panama—damage and injuries are expected",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/major-earthquake-strikes-panama-damage-and-injuries-are-expected",
        "published": "2026-10-09T20:45:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Major quake rocks Panama, triggers tsunami warning",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/major-quake-rocks-panama-triggers-tsunami-warning",
        "published": "2026-10-09T22:17:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}