The magnitude of the earthquake in Panama was 7.2
Quick Look
- An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 occurred in Panama.
- The epicenter was located 39 km northwest of Tonosi.
- The Panama Canal continues to operate as normal, despite tremors and the evacuation of people from buildings.
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Why It Matters
An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 occurred in Panama with an epicenter 39 kilometers northwest of the city of Tonosi.
The Panama Canal is operating normally after the earthquake.
MEXICO CITY, October 9 - RIA Novosti. The magnitude of the earthquake recorded in Panama, according to final data from the Institute of Geosciences of the University of Panama, was 7.2, according to the institute's page.
"12:56:05 local time. Magnitude: 7.2. Depth: 4 kilometers. Latitude: 7.55936. Longitude: -80.75940. Location: Panama, 39 kilometers northwest of Tonosi," says the Institute of Geosciences of the University of Panama.
Videos of people being evacuated from buildings after the earthquake are published on social networks. Most of the footage circulating shows a calm situation, with people going out into the streets and leaving buildings. One of the videos shows minor collapses inside the school building.
Open Questions
- Are there any casualties as a result of the earthquake?
- What is the full extent of the damage to infrastructure?
