Tsunami Threat issued across Central America after massive magnitude 7.7 earthquake batters Panama
The Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami threat for Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama and Guatemala.
Tsunami Threat issued after massive magnitude 7.6 earthquake batters Panama
Tsunami Threat issued after massive magnitude 7.6 earthquake batters Panama. FOX Weather Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen has the latest.
A massive magnitude 7.6 earthquake rattled southern Panama on Friday afternoon, triggering a tsunami threat.
The earthquake happened at 1:56 p.m. ET, about 6.2 miles west-southwest of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama.
It's the third-strongest earthquake of 2026, behind two magnitude 7.8 earthquakes. One on June 7 in the Philippines and another on Aug. 14 in Indonesia.
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According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake was felt all across Panama.
The Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami threat for Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama and Guatemala.
There is no tsunami threat for the U.S.
The Tsunami Warning Center said waves between 3 and 9 feet are possible in Panama.
Aerial view of mangrove in El Espave, Chame District, 80 km southwest of Panama City, on October 01, 2021.
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Ecuador has the potential to see waves up to 3 feet.
Other areas are forecast to see less than a foot of waves.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as we continue to bring you the latest news.