Health & Environment
Tsunami Threat Issued After 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Panama
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THE BRIEF
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A 7.6 magnitude earthquake jolted Panama on Friday at a shallow depth of 12 kilometres, triggering panic in Panama City and tsunami warnings.
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The US Tsunami Warning System stated that hazardous tsunami waves could hit eastern Pacific coastlines stretching from Mexico to Peru within three hours.
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People were evacuated from buildings in Panama City, located about 200 kilometres away from the epicenter.