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Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Panama, triggering tsunami warnings

A powerful earthquake struck Panama, with the BBC reporting magnitude 7.7 and the Guardian citing USGS data of 7.6. Tsunami warnings were issued for Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador and Mexico, and videos showed damaged buildings.

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Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Panama, damaging buildings BBC News – World
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Tsunami warnings are issued for neighbouring countries as videos of destruction circulate online.

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Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Panama, damaging buildingsBBC News – World
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Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Panama, damaging buildings

Tsunami warnings are issued for neighbouring countries as videos of destruction circulate online.

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Powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake hits Panama and triggers tsunami warnings

Hazardous waves are possible in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador and Mexico A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake has struck Panama and triggered tsunami warnings along the west coast of Central and South America, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake hit along the southern coast of the country, the USGS said. It was centered near the southern tip of the Central American c…

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