Magnitude 8 earthquake strikes off Panama’s southern coast, tsunami warning issued
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- A magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck off Panama's southern coast on Friday, causing strong tremors in Panama City.
- The US Tsunami Warning System has issued a warning for potential hazardous tsunami waves along the coasts of Panama and Colombia.
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Why It Matters
The US Geological Survey reported a magnitude 8.0 earthquake off the southern coast of Panama.
A strong earthquake was felt in Panama City, the country’s capital on Friday. According to the US Geological Survey, a magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck off Panama’s southern coast on Friday, with strong tremors felt in the capital, Panama City.
The US Tsunami Warning System warned that hazardous tsunami waves were possible within three hours along some coasts of Panama and Colombia. (This is a developing story)
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Tsunami wave impact assessment within three hours.
Very likely · Within hours
Open Questions
- Are there reports of casualties?
- What is the extent of infrastructure damage?

