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Panama hit by two major earthquakes, causing collapses and evacuations

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Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.7 and 6.6 magnitude, struck Panama on Friday afternoon, causing building collapses and prompting nationwide evacuations. The tremors were felt as far away as neighboring Colombia, with the epicenter located near Pitaloza Arriba in the Herrera province. The United States Geological Survey initially reported the larger quake as magnitude 8 before revising it to 7.7. AI

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Panama hit by two major earthquakes, causing collapses and evacuations

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Panama rocked by 2 powerful earthquakes, multiple aftershocks

    Two powerful 7.7 and 6.6 magnitude earthquakes and a series of aftershocks struck Panama on Friday afternoon, collapsing buildings near the epicentre and prompting evacuations across the country, the US Geological Survey said. The earlier quake, felt as far away as neighbouring C…

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