“7.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Panama, Tsunami Warnings Issued for Central and South Ame” — what this page in the network covers. A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Panama on Sunday, prompting tsunami warnings for several countries along the Pacific coast of Central and South America. The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake was centered about 14 kilometers (9 miles) southwest of Pitaloza Arriba, a remote community near Panama's southern tip. Hazardous waves are possible in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Mexico, according to initial tsunami threat assessments.
The earthquake's shallow depth and proximity to the coast increase the risk of localized tsunami waves, which can arrive within minutes. Authorities are urging residents in coastal areas to move to higher ground and follow official guidance. Panama's emergency management agency is assessing damage and has not yet reported casualties. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.