Panama hit by 7.6 quake with tsunami alerts
A strong earthquake measuring 7.6 magnitude struck central and southern Panama, causing panic among residents and prompting them to evacuate buildings in the capital, Panama City. The earthquake occurred at 17:56 GMT at a depth of about ten kilometers, resulting in damage to some structures, along with warnings of possible tsunami waves along the coastlines of several Central and South American countries. Warning centers issued alerts for potential sea waves, while the Panamanian president called for calm and authorities are assessing the damages. Despite the strength of the quake, operations at the Panama Canal remained unaffected.
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