🔴 Powerful 7.6 magnitude quake shakes Panama, triggering tsunami warning
Summary
A strong earthquake measuring 7.6 hit near the southern coast of Panama on Friday, shaking buildings even in the capital city. This earthquake caused authorities to issue a tsunami warning for parts of Central America’s Pacific coast.Key Facts
- The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.6, first reported as 8.0 but later corrected.
- It happened at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) near the town of Pitaloza Arriba in Panama.
- The quake occurred at 17:56 GMT on Friday.
- Buildings shook in Panama City, the country’s capital, causing panic and evacuations.
- The US Tsunami Warning System issued alerts for a possible tsunami along many Pacific coast areas of Central America.
- Panama and nearby countries are on alert due to the quake.
- The US Geological Survey provided the official measurements and location details of the quake.
- No immediate damage or casualty details were reported in the article.
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