Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes off Panama coast
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 19:55 · Archive
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake has struck near Panama's southern coast at a depth of 10km.
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near the southern coast of Panama at a depth of 10km, according to the US Geological Survey. The USGS initially estimated the quake at magnitude 8.0 before downgrading it. The epicentre was about 14km southwest of the remote community of Pitaloza Arriba.
Tremors were felt across the region, including in Panama City where buildings shook. Television footage showed people leaving buildings. Tremors also reached the capital of neighbouring Costa Rica. No immediate reports of damage in Panama were reported.
The US Tsunami Warning System issued warnings of potential tsunami threats across much of Central America's Pacific coast as well as in Colombia and Ecuador.
How it is being reported
- Magnitude 7.6 earthquake felt in Panama: reportsA powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake has struck off Panama, US seismologists say.Perth Now · 9 Oct, 19:31
- Magnitude 7.6 earthquake felt in Panama: reportsA powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake has struck off Panama, US seismologists say.The West Australian · 9 Oct, 19:31
In this story: Panama · Costa Rica · Colombia · Ecuador · US Geological Survey · US Tsunami Warning System · Pitaloza Arriba
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