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Panama Earthquake Tsunami Warnings

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Brittany MillerFox News
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Mrinmay DeyThe Independent
Elida MorenoThe Independent
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Reuters; (AP)Al Jazeera
Michael Sheils McNameeBBC
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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).

Summary AI · cited

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck near the southern coast of Panama, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).¹

The quake was centered about 9 miles southwest of Pitaloza Arriba and prompted evacuations across buildings, schools, and homes.¹

Tsunami warnings were issued for Panama and several neighboring countries following the earthquake.²³

Over 200 aftershocks were recorded after the initial earthquake, with no reported deaths but at least 27 injuries.⁴

Written by AI from articles by 7 outlets. Each sentence links to the articles it rests on, and was checked automatically: every name, number and quote must appear in the sentences it cites, or it is removed.

Sources cited (7)

Powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake hits Panama and triggers tsunami warnings The Guardian, 9 Oct
Panama struck by magnitude 7.7 earthquake, U.S. Geological Survey says CBS News, 9 Oct
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake rocks Panama NBC News, 9 Oct
Panama suffers over 200 aftershocks after Friday's 7.7-magnitude earthquake The Straits Times, 11 Oct
Urgent tsunami alert after massive 7.7 earthquake topples buildings in Panama Daily Mail, 10 Oct
Panama declares state of emergency as powerful quake aftershocks rattle communities CBC, 11 Oct
Tsunami warnings across Latin America after 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Al Jazeera, 9 Oct

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The earthquake was centered about 6 miles southwest of the remote community of Pitaloza Arriba, near Panama’s southern tip, the USGS said.

10 of 14 outletsfirst reported 9 Octwording from NBC News

Residents of Panama City reported feeling tremors, with buildings shaking and people evacuating into the streets.

8 of 14 outletsfirst reported 9 Octwording from Al Jazeera

Omar Smith of the National Civil Protection Service said the damage was concentrated in the central provinces of Veraguas, Herrera and Los Santos.

5 of 14 outletsfirst reported 9 Octwording from NBC News

Seismologists recorded more than 100 aftershocks, including ones measuring magnitude 5.8, 5.5 and 5.2.

5 of 14 outletsfirst reported 9 Octwording from Toronto Star

What each outlet says

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The Straits Times11 Oct

Panama has experienced over 200 aftershocks since a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck on Friday, damaging hundreds of homes and infrastructure across central provinces. The government declared a national state of emergency due to injuries to at least 27 people and nearly 900 damaged homes. To address the crisis, Panama allocated up to $100 million in relief funds without exceeding its fiscal deficit target.

Panama suffers over 200 aftershocks after Friday's 7.7-magnitude earthquake →3 articles from The Straits Times on this story

CBC11 Oct

Panama declared a state of emergency on Saturday following two powerful earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.7 and 6.6 that struck the country on Friday. The quakes, centered near Herrera province, caused significant damage across ten provinces and two Indigenous territories, including collapsed buildings, damaged roads, and at least seven hotels affected. Seismologists recorded over a hundred aftershocks, with the most…

Panama declares state of emergency as powerful quake aftershocks rattle communities →3 articles from CBC on this story

The Guardian11 Oct

Panama declared a state of emergency following two earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.7 and 6.6, which hit the country on Friday and caused significant damage across all 10 provinces and Indigenous territories. Over 100 aftershocks were recorded, including several measuring over magnitude 5. While no deaths have been reported, at least 27 people suffered injuries, and approximately 420 homes, 13 churches, seven…

‘It was a terrible thing’: Panama declares state of emergency as quake aftershocks rattle communities →2 articles from The Guardian on this story

The Independent9 Oct

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Panama on Friday at a depth of 12.6 kilometers, causing damage to buildings and prompting tsunami warnings in nine countries including Panama, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Mexico. The quake's epicenter was near La Pitaloza in Herrera province, close to the Pacific coastline, where residents reported cracked…

Panama struck by powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake as nine countries issued tsunami warnings →2 articles from The Independent on this story

CBS News9 Oct

On Friday, a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama, causing buildings to shake and leading to evacuations, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. American author Sahil Bloom, who was in Panama for an event, shared his experience of the earthquake with CBS News.

Panama hit with 7.7 magnitude earthquake →2 articles from CBS News on this story

Al Jazeera10 Oct

Two earthquakes struck Panama's Herrera province on Friday, with magnitudes of 7.5 and 6.6, causing significant damage to buildings and disrupting power supplies. The Panamanian president has declared a major disaster due to these quakes and subsequent aftershocks.

Dual quakes devastate southern Panama →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this story

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Fox News9 Oct

A strong 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit off the southern coast of Panama on Friday afternoon, with its epicenter near Pitaloza Arriba at a depth of about 6 miles below the surface. The tremor was initially reported as an 8.0 by the U.S. Geological Survey before being revised. Authorities are assessing the possibility of a tsunami following this seismic event.

Massive 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Panama as officials investigate potential tsunami threat →

ABC News (AU)9 Oct

A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Panama at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. This event triggered tsunami warnings for multiple coastal regions including parts of Panama and several neighboring countries. The warning also extended to Hawaii, cautioning residents about potential hazardous waves within three hours. Despite the severity of the quake, there are…

Breaking: Powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake hits off coast of Panama →

NBC News9 Oct

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Panama's southern coast on Friday at approximately 1:56 p.m. ET, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake prompted tsunami warnings for several neighboring countries including Ecuador, Colombia, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. Two smaller quakes followed shortly after with magnitudes of 5.5 and 5.8 near Bajo Corral and El Cacao respectively. Tremors were felt in Panama City…

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake rocks Panama →

BBC9 Oct

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck near Pitaloza Arriba, Panama, causing significant damage to buildings and triggering tsunami warnings for multiple neighboring countries. The US Geological Survey reported that nearly 4.6 million people experienced moderate to severe shaking from the quake, which occurred just before 15:00 local time on a day when Panama was set to conduct an earthquake evacuation drill. Shallow…

Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Panama, damaging buildings →

Euronews9 Oct

A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Pitaloza Arriba in southern Panama on Friday morning, causing buildings to collapse and triggering evacuations across the country. The tremors were felt as far north as the capital city, Panama City, but no casualties have been reported yet. A tsunami warning was issued for coastal areas of several countries including Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Guatemala due to…

Tsunami threat after 7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Panama, USGS says →

South China Morning Post9 Oct

Two powerful earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.7 and 6.6 struck Panama on a recent Friday, causing buildings to collapse near the epicenter in Herrera province and prompting evacuations across the country. The first earthquake was initially reported as magnitude 8 before being revised by the US Geological Survey. It occurred about 10 kilometers southwest of Pitaloza Arriba at a depth of 10km, with aftershocks…

Panama rocked by 2 powerful earthquakes, multiple aftershocks →

Daily Mail10 Oct

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck southwest of Pitaloza Arriba in Panama's Herrera province, causing significant damage including collapsed buildings and road splits. The event triggered a tsunami warning for nine countries but was later declared safe. In Panama City, about 122 miles from the epicenter, strong shaking forced evacuations from buildings and public spaces like hospitals and metro stations.

Urgent tsunami alert after massive 7.7 earthquake topples buildings in Panama →

Toronto Star10 Oct

Panama declared a state of emergency on Saturday following two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.7 and 6.6 magnitudes that struck the country on Friday. The quakes caused significant damage in all 10 provinces and two Indigenous territories, with more than 100 aftershocks recorded, including several over magnitude 5. Damages included collapsed buildings, schools, roads, and bridges, particularly in central provinces…

Panama declares a state of emergency as powerful quake aftershocks rattle communities →

Analysis

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AI · cited, from two or more outlets

The earthquake was centered near Pitaloza Arriba in Panama's southern region.¹³
Tsunami warnings were issued for multiple countries including Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Guatemala.²³

Quoted from the coverage (2)

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center initially warned that hazardous waves were possible along parts of the coasts of nine countries: Panama, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador and Mexico.

7 outlets

Visibly shaken residents gathered outside as they waited for news of the quake's impact.

4 outlets

Disputed

Picked by our model, which is sometimes wrong

The magnitude of the earthquake is reported as either 7.6 or 7.7 by different sources.¹²
Some outlets report damage concentrated in central Panama, while others mention damage across all provinces and Indigenous territories.⁵⁶

Framing

How the first headlines put it

The Guardian focuses on the earthquake's magnitude and tsunami warnings, whereas Daily Mail emphasizes the potential for catastrophic disaster.¹⁵
Al Jazeera highlights the international impact of the tsunami warnings, while The Straits Times focuses more on the aftershocks and damage in Panama.⁷⁴

Attributed to a source2

Stated as fact11

How it changed

9 Oct
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).
13 outlets · The Guardian
10 Oct
The Panama Canal Authority also reported that the country's waterway is operating normally.
3 outlets · Daily Mail
11 Oct
The notably lower toll in nearby Panama may have been due to the country's strict building codes, especially governing construction of skyscrapers in the capital, said Carlos Valdes, head of the Seismology Department at the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
2 outlets · CBC

Coverage 22 articles

Where to start Panama declares state of emergency as powerful quake aftershocks rattle communities CBC News

Suggested from 10 outlets: one of the fuller accounts, no political position was found in its wording and its publisher is declared as reporting rather than commentary.

11 Oct Panama suffers over 200 aftershocks after Friday's 7.7-magnitude earthquakePanama has experienced over 200 aftershocks since a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck on Friday, damaging hundreds of homes and infrastructure across central provinces. The government declared a national state of emergency due to injuries to at least 27 people and nearly 900 damaged homes. To address the crisis, Panama allocated up to $100 million in relief funds without exceeding its fiscal deficit target.The Straits Times
11 Oct Panama declares state of emergency as powerful quake aftershocks rattle communitiesPanama declared a state of emergency on Saturday following two powerful earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.7 and 6.6 that struck the country on Friday. The quakes, centered near Herrera province, caused significant damage across ten provinces and two Indigenous territories, including collapsed buildings, damaged roads, and at least seven hotels affected. Seismologists recorded over a hundred aftershocks, with the most…CBC
11 Oct ‘It was a terrible thing’: Panama declares state of emergency as quake aftershocks rattle communitiesPanama declared a state of emergency following two earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.7 and 6.6, which hit the country on Friday and caused significant damage across all 10 provinces and Indigenous territories. Over 100 aftershocks were recorded, including several measuring over magnitude 5. While no deaths have been reported, at least 27 people suffered injuries, and approximately 420 homes, 13 churches, seven…The Guardian
11 Oct Traumatised Panamanians begin recovery from 7.7-magnitude earthquakeResidents near the epicenter of a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in southern Panama began cleanup efforts on October 10, one day after experiencing widespread damage but no reported deaths. The quake, centered about 60km from Herrera province, was followed by over 100 aftershocks; many residents slept outdoors due to ongoing seismic activity and fear of additional tremors. President Jose Raul Mulino declared a state of…The Straits Times
10 Oct Panama declares a state of emergency as powerful quake aftershocks rattle communitiesPanama declared a state of emergency on Saturday following two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.7 and 6.6 magnitudes that struck the country on Friday. The quakes caused significant damage in all 10 provinces and two Indigenous territories, with more than 100 aftershocks recorded, including several over magnitude 5. Damages included collapsed buildings, schools, roads, and bridges, particularly in central provinces…Toronto Star
10 Oct Urgent tsunami alert after massive 7.7 earthquake topples buildings in PanamaA magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck southwest of Pitaloza Arriba in Panama's Herrera province, causing significant damage including collapsed buildings and road splits. The event triggered a tsunami warning for nine countries but was later declared safe. In Panama City, about 122 miles from the epicenter, strong shaking forced evacuations from buildings and public spaces like hospitals and metro stations.Daily Mail
10 Oct Dual quakes devastate southern PanamaTwo earthquakes struck Panama's Herrera province on Friday, with magnitudes of 7.5 and 6.6, causing significant damage to buildings and disrupting power supplies. The Panamanian president has declared a major disaster due to these quakes and subsequent aftershocks.Al Jazeera
10 Oct Powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocks PanamaA magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck southern Panama on Friday, damaging buildings and causing mass evacuations but no immediate reports of deaths or widespread destruction. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the epicenter was in a sparsely populated area about 200 kilometers from the capital at a depth of 12.6 kilometers. Despite the force of the quake, only some buildings collapsed in Penonome and normal operations…CBC
9 Oct Panama rocked by 2 powerful earthquakes, multiple aftershocksTwo powerful earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.7 and 6.6 struck Panama on a recent Friday, causing buildings to collapse near the epicenter in Herrera province and prompting evacuations across the country. The first earthquake was initially reported as magnitude 8 before being revised by the US Geological Survey. It occurred about 10 kilometers southwest of Pitaloza Arriba at a depth of 10km, with aftershocks…South China Morning Post
9 Oct Powerful earthquake hits Panama, triggers tsunami warningsA 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near the southern coast of Panama on a recent Friday, causing tremors up to 200 kilometers away in Panama City and prompting tsunami warnings from Mexico to Peru.CBC

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9 Oct Panama hit with 7.7 magnitude earthquakeOn Friday, a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama, causing buildings to shake and leading to evacuations, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. American author Sahil Bloom, who was in Panama for an event, shared his experience of the earthquake with CBS News.CBS News
9 Oct Tsunami threat after 7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Panama, USGS saysA 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Pitaloza Arriba in southern Panama on Friday morning, causing buildings to collapse and triggering evacuations across the country. The tremors were felt as far north as the capital city, Panama City, but no casualties have been reported yet. A tsunami warning was issued for coastal areas of several countries including Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Guatemala due to…Euronews
9 Oct Panama struck by powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake as nine countries issued tsunami warningsA 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Panama on Friday at a depth of 12.6 kilometers, causing damage to buildings and prompting tsunami warnings in nine countries including Panama, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Mexico. The quake's epicenter was near La Pitaloza in Herrera province, close to the Pacific coastline, where residents reported cracked…The Independent
9 Oct Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Panama, damaging buildingsA magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck near Pitaloza Arriba, Panama, causing significant damage to buildings and triggering tsunami warnings for multiple neighboring countries. The US Geological Survey reported that nearly 4.6 million people experienced moderate to severe shaking from the quake, which occurred just before 15:00 local time on a day when Panama was set to conduct an earthquake evacuation drill. Shallow…BBC
9 Oct Tsunami warnings across Latin America after 7.7 magnitude earthquake hitsA magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck southern Panama on Friday, prompting tsunami warnings in several Central and South American countries including Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. The US National Weather Service and Chile’s naval Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service issued the alerts following the quake, which was centered about 10 kilometers southwest of Pitaloza Arriba along the Pacific coast…Al Jazeera
9 Oct A magnitude 7.7 earthquake rocks PanamaA 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Panama's southern coast on Friday at approximately 1:56 p.m. ET, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake prompted tsunami warnings for several neighboring countries including Ecuador, Colombia, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. Two smaller quakes followed shortly after with magnitudes of 5.5 and 5.8 near Bajo Corral and El Cacao respectively. Tremors were felt in Panama City…NBC News
9 Oct Breaking: Powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake hits off coast of PanamaA 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Panama at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. This event triggered tsunami warnings for multiple coastal regions including parts of Panama and several neighboring countries. The warning also extended to Hawaii, cautioning residents about potential hazardous waves within three hours. Despite the severity of the quake, there are…ABC News (AU)
9 Oct Panama struck by magnitude 7.7 earthquake, U.S. Geological Survey saysA magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit near Pitaloza Arriba, southern Panama, on Friday morning, causing tremors felt in cities like Panama City and prompting evacuations due to tsunami warnings issued by the U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center for Panama and Ecuador. Buildings shook and residents evacuated into streets as they awaited information about the quake's consequences.CBS News
9 Oct Powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake hits Panama coast as nine countries issued tsunami warningsA magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Panama near Pitaloza Arriba, causing tremors felt as far away as Colombia and Costa Rica. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres and prompted nine countries to issue tsunami warnings. These nations include Panama, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Mexico. No immediate damage was reported in Panama, but residents were…The Independent
9 Oct Powerful quake shakes Panama, canal operations normalA 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near the southern coast of Panama on Friday at a depth of 10 kilometers, with its epicenter close to the rural community of La Pitaloza. Although people evacuated buildings and a tsunami warning was issued for parts of Panama and other nearby countries, there were no immediate reports of damage or disruption to the Panama Canal's operations.The Straits Times
9 Oct Massive 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Panama as officials investigate potential tsunami threatA strong 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit off the southern coast of Panama on Friday afternoon, with its epicenter near Pitaloza Arriba at a depth of about 6 miles below the surface. The tremor was initially reported as an 8.0 by the U.S. Geological Survey before being revised. Authorities are assessing the possibility of a tsunami following this seismic event.Fox News
9 Oct Powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake hits Panama and triggers tsunami warningsA 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck near the southern tip of Panama on Wednesday afternoon local time, triggering tsunami warnings across parts of Central and South America according to the US Geological Survey. The quake's epicenter was approximately 14 kilometers southwest of Pitaloza Arriba in Panama. Schools, buildings, and homes were evacuated as tremors were felt strongly even in distant Panama City.The Guardian

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