Violent 8.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Panama - Sarmad
A violent 8.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Panama, raising tsunami fears.
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
A powerful 8.0-magnitude earthquake struck Panama on Friday afternoon at 12:56 p.m. local time (17:56 GMT), according to the United States Geological Survey and seismic monitoring centers. The U.S. Tsunami Warning System issued a warning of potential tsunami activity following the quake.
According to VolcanoDiscovery, the epicenter was located approximately 14 kilometers southwest of Betaluz Ariba and about 67 kilometers southeast of Santiago, roughly 211 kilometers from the capital, Panama City.
The earthquake’s depth was determined to be around 33 kilometers, classifying it as relatively shallow and intensifying the shaking on the surface in areas surrounding the epicenter.
The tremors were strongly felt by residents across vast areas of Panama, with initial reports also indicating shaking in neighboring regions, including Costa Rica and the border province of Chiriquí.
Authorities warned that initial data, considering the quake’s magnitude and shallow depth, suggest a high risk of severe structural and material damage to infrastructure, particularly near the epicenter. Seismic monitoring centers continue to review and update data with precision, while remaining on alert for any potential aftershocks.
