Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Panama, prompting tsunami warnings
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck southern Panama, and authorities warned that hazardous waves could affect parts of Central and South America.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near Panama's southern coast. The country reported aftershocks and damage in central provinces.
Tsunami warnings were issued for parts of the Pacific coast, while officials reported several injuries and no confirmed deaths at the time of publication.