7.7-Magnitude Panama Earthquake Sets Off Series of Aftershocks
The quake, which had a preliminary magnitude of 7.7, was centered in the country’s southern region.
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Powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake hits Panama and triggers tsunami warnings
Hazardous waves are possible as far south as Ecuador and as far north as Mexico, as 13 aftershocks reportedA 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. Continue reading...
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