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Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Panama, damaging buildings
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck Panama, causing structural damage to buildings and triggering tsunami warnings for neighboring countries. Millions of people experienced moderate to severe shaking as emergency services scrambled to respond. The epicenter was located just 6.2 miles from the town of Pitaloza Arriba, with a shallow depth of 12km amplifying the impact. Footage on social media showed potential collapses in several towns, while hospitals and other buildings were evacuated in Panama City.