Powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake hits Panama and triggers tsunami warnings
Hazardous waves are possible as far south as Ecuador and as far north as Mexico, as 13 aftershocks reported
TL;DR
- A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit Panama, with its epicenter near the southern tip of the country.
- Tsunami warnings were issued for the west coast of Central and South America.
- A second 6.0 magnitude earthquake and 13 aftershocks were reported.
- Buildings, schools, and homes were evacuated across Panama.
- Severe damage was observed in Penonomé, including the St John Baptist Cathedral.
- A highway west of the capital was sheared in half.
- Tremors were felt strongly in Panama City.
- Hazardous waves were possible along the coasts of Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Mexico.
- The tsunami warning for Chile was later cancelled.