Summary
A strong earthquake measuring magnitude 7.7 struck Panama near the town of Pitaloza Arriba, causing building damage and triggering a tsunami warning for nearby countries. The quake was shallow and felt by about 4.6 million people, but the full damage and any injuries are still unknown.Key Facts
- The earthquake happened just before 3 p.m. local time near Pitaloza Arriba in south-central Panama.
- It measured magnitude 7.7 and occurred at a shallow depth of 12 km, which often leads to more surface damage.
- About 4.6 million people reported feeling moderate to strong shaking.
- Tsunami warnings were issued for Colombia, Costa Rica, Chile, and Mexico.
- Buildings were damaged, and people were evacuated from places like a maternity ward in Panama City.
- Short aftershocks followed the main earthquake.
- The full extent of damage and any casualties have not yet been confirmed.
- Panama was about to hold a national earthquake evacuation drill three days after the quake.
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