A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake rattled Panama on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake struck southern Panama on the Pacific side of the country, the agency said. The epicenter was 12 km west-southwest of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama.
Potential tsunami threats have been issued for several countries. The U.S. Tsunami Warning System has issued potential tsunami threats in the region. It said “hazardous tsunami waves” are possible in the next few hours along some coasts in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Peru, Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, Nicaragua, Colombia and Ecuador.
The warning system issued the threats for the region. The hazardous waves are possible along some coasts. The countries named in the warning are Costa Rica, El Salvador, Peru, Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, Nicaragua, Colombia and Ecuador.
Over a dozen aftershocks have been recorded since the earthquake occurred shortly before 1 p.m. local time, according to the Panama president’s office. All administrative offices and schools have suspended operations, the office said.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported the earthquake. The U.S. Tsunami Warning System issued the tsunami threats. The Panama president’s office reported the aftershocks and the suspension of operations. The earthquake occurred shortly before 1 p.m. local time on Friday in Panama.
