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7.6 magnitude earthquake felt in Panama - USGS

09 Oct 2026, 18:24 UTC · 35 independent sources
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🚨 7.6 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES OFF PANAMA The US Geological Survey said the quake hit near Panama’s southern coast. It triggered tsunami warnings along the west coast of Central and South America. The USGS said it was centered near the southern tip of Panama, about 14km south-west of Pitaloza Arriba. Source: The Straits Times, The Guardian, The Independent, France 24 #Panama #USGS #earthquake

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