Tsunami alert after major earthquake rocks Panama
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- Hazardous waves are possible in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador and Mexico A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake has struck Panama and triggered tsunami warnings along the west coast of Central and South America, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake…
- The quake, which had a preliminary magnitude of 7.7, was centered in the country’s southern region and was followed by strong aftershocks in the hour that followed.
- Tsunami warnings are issued for neighbouring countries as videos of destruction circulate online.
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- Tremors were felt in the capital city when a powerful earthquake shook Panama, triggering a tsunami threat warning in Central and South America.
- Tremors were felt in the capital city, triggering a tsunami warning in Central and South America.
- Panama's president has declared a "major disaster" after a series of tremors damaged buildings, briefly suspended flights and triggered a tsunami alert in Central and South America.
- Countries including Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Chile have received warnings after the quake.
- The quake was a strike-slip event, and strong aftershocks could follow
- Panama’s president has declared a major disaster after two earthquakes struck the country’s south.
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- A magnitude 7.7 earthquake jolted Panama on Friday, setting off panic in the capital city and warnings of dangerous tsunami waves.