Panama, 7.6 magnitude earthquake: tsunami warning issued

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the area 14 kilometers southwest of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama. This was reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The American tsunami warning system has warned of the risk of a tsunami following the earthquake. Potentially dangerous waves possible along the coasts of Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador and Mexico have been reported. AFP journalists report scenes of panic in the capital Panama. Shortly after, a second earthquake of magnitude 6 was recorded. The Panamanian network RPC TV is sending the first images of cracked buildings and rubble on the ground, people on the street. At the moment there is no news of victims. The authorities are inviting the population not to clog up the telephone lines and make room for emergency services.