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Two Strong Earthquakes Rock Panama, Injuring at Least 27
A major earthquake struck near Panama's southern coast on Oct. 9. Tsunami alerts went out to countries along the Pacific coasts of Central and South America.
- 7.6 is the USGS preliminary magnitude, down from an initial 8.0.
- 9 miles southwest of Pitaloza Arriba: the USGS-reported epicenter.
- 1:56 p.m. ET: the quake struck just before this time.
- Shaking was felt in Panama City and in Costa Rica's capital.
Why it matters: Tsunami alerts reached Pacific coastlines across two continents. U.S. warning officials also flagged a possible threat to Hawaii.
- Nine countries warned, from Mexico south to Peru.
- 1 to 3 meter waves possible along some Panamanian coasts.
- Buildings, schools and homes were evacuated across Panama.
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Where they split: Early reports disagree on the quake's magnitude and on damage: CNN cites a 7.7 reading and local reports of structural damage, while The Independent reported no immediate damage.
Center coverage, 19 sources: The center focuses on the USGS readings and explains what different magnitudes typically mean for damage.
USA Today1w+Massive earthquake strikes Panama at magnitude 7.6, tsunami threat issuedCTV News1w+Panama residents wake up on the streets as earthquake aftershocks continueWPLG Local 101w+Copa Airlines struggles with airport’s closures in Panama after 2 quakes, over 100 aftershocksDeutsche Welle1w+Strong earthquakes shake Panama, buildings damagedAssociated Press1w+Unnerved Panamanians sleep in streets as aftershocks rattle quake-hit townsJapan Times1w+Major earthquake hits Panama, injures at least 27Jerusalem Post1w+Israeli expat recounts destruction, home collapse in magnitude 7.7 Panama earthquakeWSB-TV Atlanta1w+7.7 magnitude earthquake shakes PanamaAxios1w+Panama rocked by major earthquakeFrance 241w+🔴 Powerful 7.6 magnitude quake shakes Panama, triggering tsunami warningNewsweek1w+West Coast tsunami warning after massive 7.6 earthquake rocks PanamaReuters1w+Strong 8.0 magnitude earthquake felt in Panama - USGSThe Hill1w+A magnitude 5.2 earthquake jolts southern Peru coast and residents report light to moderate shakingThe National Desk1w+7.7 magnitude quake hits Panama near Herrera province, shaking Panama CityTMZ1w+Panama Rocked By 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake, Tsunami Threats IssuedWFLA News Channel 81w+Two powerful earthquakes and multiple aftershocks rock PanamaWGAL 81w+A magnitude 7.6 earthquake shakes Panama, USGS reportsWPXI Pittsburgh1w+A magnitude 7.7 earthquake shakes Panama, prompting evacuationsYahoo News1w+Panama struck by 2 powerful earthquakes, U.S. Geological Survey says
Left coverage, 11 sources: The left frames the quake as a regional emergency with multinational tsunami warnings, the latest in a deadly year for Latin American earthquakes.
The Independent1w+Unnerved Panamanians sleep in streets as aftershocks rattle quake-hit townsCNN1w+7.7 earthquake strikes PanamaThe Boston Globe1w+Panama declares a state of emergency as quake aftershocks rattle communitiesLos Angeles Times1w+Panamanians sleep in streets as aftershocks rattle quake-hit townsMiami Herald1w+More than 100 aftershocks rattle Panama as earthquake damage mountsThe Guardian1w+‘It was a terrible thing’: Panama declares state of emergency as quake aftershocks rattle communitiesABC News1w+Tsunami threat after 7.6 magnitude earthquake recorded in PanamaAl Jazeera1w+Tsunami warnings across Latin America after 7.7 magnitude earthquake hitsHuffPost1w+Panama Rocked By 2 Powerful Earthquakes And Multiple Aftershocks, Prompting EvacuationsMSNBC1w+Two powerful earthquakes and multiple aftershocks rock PanamaNBC News1w+A magnitude 7.7 earthquake rocks Panama
Right coverage, 18 sources: The right leads with the urgency of the tsunami threat triggered by the quake.
Daily Mail1w+Moment sports broadcasters flee on live TV broadcast as 7.7-magnitude earthquake hits PanamaFox News1w+Massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Panama as officials investigate potential tsunami threatJust the News1w+Massive 7.7 earthquake shakes Panama, triggers tsunami warning for nearby countriesNewsmax1w+Panama Declares a State of Emergency as Powerful Quake Aftershocks Rattle CommunitiesThe Epoch Times1w+Panama Struck by 7.6 Quake; Tsunami Warning IssuedThe Washington Times1w+Unnerved Panamanians sleep in streets as aftershocks rattle quake-hit townsBoston Herald1w+Two powerful earthquakes and multiple aftershocks rock Panama, prompting evacuationsCitizen Free Press1w+Powerful earthquake shakes Panama.Legal Insurrection1w+Powerful 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Panama, Followed by Magnitude 6.6 ShakerNew York Post1w+California weather center addresses tsunami fears after massive earthquake strikes PanamaNTD1w+Panama Struck by 7.6 Quake; Tsunami Warning IssuedOne America News1w+7.6 earthquake strikes southern PanamaPJ Media1w+Here's What We Know About the Major Earthquake in PanamaThe Gateway Pundit1w+DEVELOPING: Powerful Magnitude 8.0 Earthquake Strikes Panama – Tsunami Alert Issued for 8 Countries (VIDEO) * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina LailaThe Sun1w+Huge 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes near Panama Canal as tsunami warning issued for Central & South AmericaWashington Examiner1w+Unnerved Panamanians sleep in streets as aftershocks rattle quake-hit townsWND1w+Tsunami warning in 9 countries: Powerful earthquake strikes Panama * WorldNetDaily * by Cristina Laila, The Gateway PunditZeroHedge1w+Massive 8.0-Magnitude Quake Strikes Panama
What’s next: Coastal residents in threatened areas were told to follow instructions from national and local authorities.
- Damage and injury reports are still pending.
- What is the final magnitude after USGS review?
- How much structural damage occurred, and were there casualties?
- Did any tsunami waves reach the coastlines that were warned?
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