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Magnitude 7.6 earthquake shakes Panama, prompts evacuations in capital

The Globe and Mail's headline. Reported by The Globe and Mail, The Korea Times.

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What the sources say, in brief

A strong earthquake struck Panama on Friday morning, shaking buildings in the capital and prompting evacuations, according to The Korea Times. The Korea Times reported the quake was magnitude 7.7, while The Globe and Mail reported magnitude 7.6. Both outlets said the epicentre was about 10 kilometres southwest of the remote community of Pitaloza Arriba. The Korea Times said tremors were felt as far as neighboring Colombia. The sources provided do not describe damage or casualties.

Key points

  • The Korea Times said a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama on Friday morning.
  • The Globe and Mail reported a magnitude 7.6 earthquake that prompted evacuations in the capital.
  • Both outlets said the quake was centred about 10 km southwest of Pitaloza Arriba.
  • The Korea Times reported tremors were felt as far as neighboring Colombia.

Sources differ: The Korea Times reported a magnitude of 7.7, while The Globe and Mail reported 7.6.

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Who is covering it

  1. The Globe and Mail Canada Magnitude 7.6 earthquake shakes Panama, prompts evacuations in capital Quake was centered about 10 km southwest of the remote community of Pitaloza Arriba, near Panama’s southern tip 9 Oct · Tier 3
  2. The Korea Times South Korea 7.7 magnitude earthquake shakes Panama, prompting evacuations PANAMA CITY — A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama on Friday morning, shaking buildings in the capital, prompting evacuations and sending tremors as far as neighboring Colombia. The quake was centered about 10 kilometers (6 miles) southwest of the remote community of Pitaloza Arriba, in 9 Oct · Tier 3

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