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Panama experiences a 7.6 magnitude earthquake damaging buildings and a highway

Panama experiences a 7.6 magnitude earthquake damaging buildings and a highway

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A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Panama on Friday, triggering tsunami warnings along Central and South American coastlines. The quake, which hit near the town of Pitaloza Arriba, caused severe damage to buildings in Penonomé and split a highway. Around 4.6 million individuals experienced moderate to severe shaking, with aftershocks occurring after the initial tremor.

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