Magnitude 7.6 quake strikes Panama, prompting evacuations and tsunami alerts
Warnings reached several neighboring countries.
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What happened
A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Panama, shaking buildings as far away as the capital and prompting evacuations. Tsunami warnings were issued, with hazardous waves possible in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador and Mexico.
Why it matters
The quake's reach across Central America and beyond means coastal communities in several countries face possible dangerous waves.
Coverage
- Powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake hits Panama and triggers tsunami warnings (The Guardian)
- A magnitude 7.6 earthquake shakes Panama (AP)
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