M7.7 earthquake damages buildings in Panama, tsunami warning canceled

[São Paulo Current Affairs] According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), there was a magnitude (M) 7.7 earthquake in southern Panama, Central America, around 12:55 pm on the 9th (2:55 am on the 10th, Japan time). The epicenter was 39 kilometers northwest of southern Tonoshi, and the epicenter was 12.6 kilometers deep.

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According to local media, buildings were damaged in several locations. Videos were posted on social media showing houses collapsing due to the earthquake and people evacuating outdoors.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in the U.S. state of Hawaii temporarily warned that there was a risk of a tsunami in parts of the coast of Panama, as well as Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru, but later lifted the warning. The Japan Meteorological Agency said, ``Although there may be slight sea level changes along the coast of Japan, there is no fear of damage.''