Countries including Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Chile have received warnings after the quake.
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Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes off Panama’s southern coast, tsunami warning issued
Massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Panama as officials investigate potential tsunami threat
Powerful 7.6 magnitude quake shakes Panama, triggering tsunami warning
Tsunami warnings across Latin America after 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits
Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Panama, damaging buildings
Powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake hits Panama and triggers tsunami warnings
Panama struck by magnitude 7.7 earthquake, U.S. Geological Survey says
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WorldPingHazardous waves are possible as far south as Ecuador and as far north as Mexico, as 13 aftershocks reported A powerful 7.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian
WorldPingA powerful earthquake struck Panama's southern coast Friday, prompting officials to investigate a possible tsunami threat after the USGS lowered its magnitude estimate from 8.0 to 7.7.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Fox News
WorldPingMagnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes off Panama’s southern coast, tsunami warning issued — full report at Times of India.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck Panama, shaking buildings in the capital and prompting evacuations.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CBS News
WorldPingTsunami warnings are issued for neighbouring countries as videos of destruction circulate online.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
Powerful 7.6 magnitude quake shakes Panama, triggering tsunami warning — full report at France 24.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
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