Panama Hit by Powerful Earthquake, Prompting Evacuations and Tsunami Warning

A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck southern Panama on Friday, shaking buildings in Panama City and prompting people to evacuate into the streets. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was centered about 10 kilometers southwest of Pitaloza Arriba, at a depth of 10 kilometers. Panama issued a tsunami warning for coastal areas, and warnings also covered Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. Officials reported no casualties or damage in the capital, while civil protection teams assessed impacts in central provinces.