U.S. warns travelers in Panama after offshore quake
The U.S. Embassy in Panama City issued a Natural Disaster Alert on October 9 after a strong offshore earthquake and a tsunami evaluation. Seismic readings initially put the quake at magnitude 7.6 off southern Panama, leading to coastal precautions in parts of Central America. The alert advised travelers to follow local guidance and be cautious in low-lying areas, especially during the rainy season.
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The embassy alert followed a shallow Pacific quake south of Panama, first estimated at magnitude 7.6. Tsunami bulletins initially flagged possible threats for Panama and nearby Pacific coastlines, then were downgraded to informational notices for farther areas. By the next morning, reports had not shown broad severe damage in
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