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Panama: a 7.6 magnitude earthquake causes panic in the capital, a risk of tsunami raised
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Le Figaro Actualités·1 hour ago·World·1 min read·🇫🇷France·

Panama: a 7.6 magnitude earthquake causes panic in the capital, a risk of tsunami raised

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  • A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the southern coast of Panama, causing panic in Panama City and Costa Rica.
  • A tsunami warning has been issued for the Pacific coasts of Central America, Colombia and Ecuador.

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A 7.6 magnitude earthquake was recorded along the southern coast of Panama by the US Geological Survey.

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A strong earthquake was felt in the Panamanian capital, Panama City, as well as in the capital of neighboring Costa Rica, according to a Reuters witness. The US Geological Survey recorded the quake as a magnitude of 7.6 and said it occurred along the country's southern coast. The earthquake caused panic in the capital, according to an AFP journalist.

No damage was immediately reported in Panama, while television images showed people evacuating buildings. The U.S. tsunami warning system has warned of potential tsunami risks across much of Central America's Pacific coast, as well as Colombia and Ecuador within the next three hours.

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  • A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the southern coast of Panama, causing panic in Panama City and Costa Rica.
  • A tsunami warning has been issued for the Pacific coasts of Central America, Colombia and Ecuador.

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