Powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake hits Panama and triggers tsunami warnings
Also reported by BBC World
Summary
A strong 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit southern Panama near the town of Tonosí, followed shortly by a 6.0 aftershock. The quake caused buildings and homes to be evacuated and led to tsunami warnings along the Pacific coasts of several Central and South American countries.Key Facts
- The earthquake measured 7.6 in magnitude and struck near the southern coast of Panama.
- The US Geological Survey reported the quake was about 14 km southwest of Pitaloza Arriba.
- A second earthquake of magnitude 6.0 followed about 20 minutes later.
- The quake occurred just before 1 p.m. local time near Tonosí.
- Schools, homes, and buildings in Panama were evacuated due to strong shaking.
- Tremors were strongly felt in Panama City, the country’s capital.
- Tsunami warnings were issued for the Pacific coasts of Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Mexico.
- The USGS warned of possible hazardous waves along these coasts.
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