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Tsunami warnings spread across Latin America after 7.7 quake in Panama

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit Panama's southern coast on Friday, damaging buildings and prompting tsunami warnings in several countries.

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A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama's southern coast on Friday. Tsunami warnings went out to several countries in Central and South America.

Al Jazeera reports that Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Chile received warnings. The Guardian, citing the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), listed a different set of places where hazardous waves are possible: Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador and Mexico. ABC News says the U.S. Tsunami Warning System issued a tsunami threat. Fox News said officials were still investigating the threat.

The BBC reports that buildings were damaged and that videos of destruction are circulating online. It does not say how many buildings were hit or whether anyone was hurt. CBS News says the quake shook buildings as far away as the capital and prompted evacuations. Deutsche Welle also reports tremors in the capital.

Magnitude figures differ by outlet. CBS (citing the USGS), NBC, Al Jazeera and the BBC say 7.7. ABC, The Guardian and France 24 reported 7.6. Fox News says the USGS lowered its estimate from 8.0, and it published both 7.6 and 7.7 in versions of its story. The reports do not explain the changes.

The Guardian, citing the USGS, puts the epicenter about 14 km (9 miles) south-west of the remote community of Pitaloza Arriba. ABC News says 10 km west-southwest.

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  1. ABC NewsTsunami threat after 7.6 magnitude earthquake recorded in PanamaFri, Oct 9, 2:25 PM EDT
  2. The GuardianPowerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake hits Panama and triggers tsunami warningsFri, Oct 9, 2:29 PM EDT
  3. Fox NewsMassive 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Panama as officials investigate potential tsunami threatFri, Oct 9, 2:36 PM EDT
  4. Fox NewsMassive 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Panama as officials investigate potential tsunami threatFri, Oct 9, 2:36 PM EDT
  5. France 24🔴 Powerful 7.6 magnitude quake shakes Panama, triggering tsunami warningFri, Oct 9, 2:41 PM EDT
  6. CBS NewsPanama struck by magnitude 7.7 earthquake, U.S. Geological Survey saysFri, Oct 9, 2:46 PM EDT
  7. NBC NewsA magnitude 7.7 earthquake rocks PanamaFri, Oct 9, 3:01 PM EDT
  8. Deutsche WelleStrong earthquake shakes Panama, prompting tsunami alertFri, Oct 9, 3:03 PM EDT
  9. Al JazeeraTsunami warnings across Latin America after 7.7 magnitude earthquake hitsFri, Oct 9, 3:22 PM EDT
  10. BBC NewsPowerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Panama, damaging buildingsFri, Oct 9, 3:39 PM EDT
  11. CBS NewsPanama hit with 7.7 magnitude earthquakeFri, Oct 9, 4:15 PM EDT

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Earlier versions (3)
  1. Fri, Oct 9, 3:45 PM EDT, 8 outlets: Magnitude 7.7 earthquake damages buildings in Panama; tsunami warnings issued
  2. Fri, Oct 9, 3:10 PM EDT, 7 outlets: Panama earthquake magnitude revised to 7.7; tsunami warnings issued
  3. Fri, Oct 9, 2:45 PM EDT, 3 outlets: 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Panama, tsunami warnings issued