7.7 earthquake hits Panama, tsunami warnings issued: Seismologist unpacks
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A major earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 has struck Panama, according to the US Geological Survey. Footage verified by CNN shows several damaged buildings in Penonome, some 70 miles from the epicenter. One video shows a church with a partially collapsed steeple and another building with a crumbled facade. Local media report that Panama’s main international airport has been temporarily closed as a precaution. 0:00 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Panama, first images 0:48 Seismologist's first reaction to initial statistics 3:45 The geological connection to increased seismic activity in the region 5:28 CNN Photojournalist's firsthand account of the quake Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #Panama #Earthquake #News
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