Powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake hits Panama and triggers tsunami warnings
A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck near the southern coast of Panama, prompting tsunami warnings across several Central and South American nations. Local authorities reported evacuations and building damage, with tremors felt as far as Panama City.
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Prefer the Guardian on Google 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 hit along the southern coast of the country, the USGS said. It was centered near the southern tip of the Central American country, about 14km (9 miles) south-west of the remote community of Pitaloza Arriba, the USGS said.
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