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Panama Hit by Massive 7.6 Quake, Tsunami Threat Issued
9 Oct
Summary
- A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Panama on October 9.
- The epicenter was southwest of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama.
- A tsunami threat was issued following the significant tremor.
A substantial earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 shook Panama on October 9. The United States Geological Survey reported the seismic event, noting its epicenter was situated approximately nine miles southwest of Pitaloza Arriba. The tremor occurred just before 1:56 p.m. Eastern Time.
Following the earthquake, a tsunami threat was issued by the National Tsunami Warning Center. Initial reports from the USGS had indicated a magnitude of 8.0, which signifies a potentially massive destructive event. Earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 to 7.9 are classified as major, capable of causing serious damage.
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