Magnitude 7.6 earthquake hits Panama, and tsunami warning is activated
Quick Look
- An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 hit the Quebro region, in Panama, being felt in Panama City.
- The USGS warns of the risk of tsunami in several countries in Latin America.
- There is no information about damage or casualties at this time.
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Why It Matters
The earthquake occurred on land in the Quebro region, 33 kilometers deep.
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The tremor was strongly felt in Panama City, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter occurred on land in the south of the country, in the Quebro region, 33 kilometers from the surface, a depth considered relatively shallow.
The United States Tsunami Warning System said there is a risk of large tsunami waves in nearby countries such as Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador and Mexico.
The USGS initially recorded that the tremor was magnitude 8.0, but later revised the intensity to 7.6.
There was still no information about damage or victims until the last update of this report.
Open Questions
- Is there structural damage in the Quebro region?
- Are there confirmed victims?
- Will the tsunami warning be effective?
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This article was originally published by G1.
