Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Panama, triggering tsunami warnings

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The earthquake hit at a depth of about 12.6 kilometers near Panama’s southern coast, according to preliminary reporting citing the U.S. Geological Survey. The event caused structural damage and widespread public alarm, with authorities monitoring coastal areas for tsunami effects. Available reports did not indicate disruption to the Panama Canal, a critical global trade route, but assessments of casualties and infrastructure damage were still developing.[1][2][3]

Sources: Euronews, The Straits Times, BBC News