Powerful 7.7 magnitude Εarthquake hits Panama

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck off the coast of Panama.

The USGS said the epicenter was located roughly 10 kilometers (6 miles) southwest of Pitaloza Arriba, a remote community near Panama’s southern tip. It occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles).

Tremors were felt in Panama City, swaying buildings and sending people into the streets. Visibly shaken residents waited outside for news of the impact.

The countries warned of potential tsunami waves within a three-hour window include Panama, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Mexico. The warning system also identified a tsunami threat to Hawaii.

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