Powerful earthquake off Panama triggers regional tsunami alerts
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off southern Panama on Friday, triggering tsunami alerts across Central and South America after shaking was felt in Colombia and Costa Rica.
A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Panama on Friday, triggering tsunami alerts across Central and South America. The United States Geological Survey initially recorded the tremor at magnitude 8.0 before revising the figure to 7.6. The epicenter was located near Pitaloza Arriba at a depth of 10 kilometers.
Tremors shook buildings in Panama City, roughly 300 kilometers away, and were felt as far as Colombia and Costa Rica. The main shock was followed by several significant aftershocks, including tremors measuring 6.0 and 6.6 in magnitude.
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued tsunami warnings for coastal areas in Panama, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Mexico, warning of potential hazardous waves.
Sources: Aftenposten, DR, Morgunblaðið, NRK, Svenska Dagbladet
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