7.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Panama, Triggers Tsunami Warnings Across Central America
Source Summary
A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck Panama's southern coast near Pitaloza Arriba, according to the US Geological Survey. Tsunami warnings were issued for the west coast of Central and South America, with hazardous waves possible as far south as Ecuador and as far north as Mexico. The USGS reported 13 aftershocks following the main quake.
Why it matters
A 7.6-magnitude earthquake with tsunami warnings across multiple countries poses immediate risk to coastal populations and infrastructure across Central and South America.
