Panama Struck by 7.6 Quake; Tsunami Warning Lifted
The surrounding countries were under a tsunami watch.
TL;DR
- A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Pitaloza Arriba, Panama.
- A tsunami threat warning was issued for Mexico, Peru, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Colombia, Nicaragua, Panama, and Guatemala.
- The tsunami warning has since been lifted.
- Unusual sea drawdowns and wave variations were reported in Otoque and Isla Cañas, Panama.
- The warning did not include the United States or Canada.