Strong earthquake hits Panama; tsunami warning

Vessels continue to cross the locks of the Panama Canal normally, without interruptions, according to local authorities. The operation continues while technical teams inspect the facilities to check for possible damage. Loading Latest highlights Summary A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.7 struck Panama this Friday (9). The tremor was strongly felt in Panama City, the country's capital. A tsunami alert was issued for almost the entire Pacific coast of Central America. The epicenter occurred on land in the south of the country, in the Quebro region, 12 kilometers from the surface. Local press images show a partially destroyed building. There is no information yet on victims. Presenters of a sports program in Panama left the studio during a live broadcast after feeling the tremor that hit the country on Friday (9). The moment was recorded in video and showed the professionals' reaction to the shaking. The Panama Canal Authority informed that operations are proceeding normally. According to the agency, emergency protocols have been activated and technical teams are inspecting the facilities to check for possible damage caused by the earthquake. The United States Tsunami Warning System informed that there is no further tsunami threat after the magnitude 7.7 earthquake. According to the agency, there are no tsunami alerts, warnings, or watches in effect. A Brazilian living in Panama reported how they felt the magnitude 7.7 earthquake. The tremor was felt in different regions and mobilized residents in response to the force of the shaking. Read the full report. Tsunami waves of 1 to 3 meters above sea level may reach parts of the Panamanian coast after the earthquake this Friday (9), according to the United States Tsunami Warning System (US Tsunami Warning System). In the city of Colón, near the Panama Canal, a large fire affected port facilities. The Panama Canal Authority informed that the waterway continued to operate normally, despite the tremor. Energy supply is interrupted in six provinces of Panama after the earthquake, says Naturgy The International Airport of Panama was temporarily closed due to security measures after the earthquake, according to the Reuters agency. Local press reports that more than 10 aftershocks were registered. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) currently reports 5 aftershocks. Brazilian journalist in Panama shows situation after strong tremor. UNDERSTAND: what does a magnitude 7.7 earthquake mean in practice? Magnitude measures the energy released by the earthquake, but does not determine the extent of the damage alone. Learn what it represents People with their pets went to the streets after a strong earthquake hit Panama. An earthquake of magnitude 7.7 struck Panama this Friday (9) and generated a tsunami alert. The tremor was strongly felt in Panama City, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter occurred on land, in the Quebro region, 12 kilometers from the surface, a shallow depth that increases intensity on land. The United States Tsunami Warning System stated that there is a risk of large tsunami waves in neighboring countries, such as Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Mexico.