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Magnitude 7.7 quake strikes southern Panama, triggering tsunami alerts and widespread damage
world3 days ago

Magnitude 7.7 quake strikes southern Panama, triggering tsunami alerts and widespread damage

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck southern Panama on October 9, 2026, prompting tsunami warnings across Central and South America. The quake caused structural damage in several cities, including the collapse of a historic tower in Penonome and a multi-story building in Playa Venao. While no fatalities have been confirmed, 147 aftershocks, some reaching magnitude 6.6, have delayed structural inspections. President José Raúl Mulino has ordered schools closed and mobilized resources, urging calm as the US and regional neighbors offer assistance.

via Al Jazeera|
#disaster-response#earthquake#latin-america
7.7-magnitude quake strikes Panama, injuring 27 with no reported deaths
world3 days ago

7.7-magnitude quake strikes Panama, injuring 27 with no reported deaths

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Panama on Friday, injuring at least 27 people and damaging buildings in central provinces, though no fatalities were reported. The US Geological Survey placed the epicenter near Pitaloza Arriba, while a brief tsunami warning was issued and later lifted. President Jose Raul Mulino urged calm, and aftershocks were felt in neighboring Colombia.

via Euronews.com|
#civil-protection#earthquake#panama
Panama Hit by 7.7 Earthquake, Triggering Tsunami Warnings and Building Collapses
world4 days ago

Panama Hit by 7.7 Earthquake, Triggering Tsunami Warnings and Building Collapses

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Panama on October 9, 2026, followed by a 6.6-magnitude aftershock and over 45 smaller tremors. The quake caused building collapses in central provinces, triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, and led to evacuations in Panama City. No fatalities were immediately reported, but significant structural damage was confirmed, and the USGS estimated potential economic losses could reach 10% of Panama's GDP.

via NBC News|
#central-america#earthquake#infrastructure-damage
Tonga Caldera Collapse: 1km Drop, 8.9km3 Displaced, and a 17-Minute Warning Gap
science-and-environment29 days ago

Tonga Caldera Collapse: 1km Drop, 8.9km3 Displaced, and a 17-Minute Warning Gap

New research confirms the 2022 Hunga Tonga eruption caused a rapid, piston-style caldera collapse that displaced 8.9 cubic kilometers of material, generating a massive tsunami. While acoustic signals reached global monitoring stations 17 minutes before the wave, existing algorithms failed to convert this data into a warning, highlighting a critical gap in volcanic tsunami preparedness.

via Nature|
#caldera-collapse#hunga-tonga#ocean-monitoring
Flores offshore quake triggers tsunami warning
world2 months ago

Flores offshore quake triggers tsunami warning

A magnitude-7.7 offshore earthquake near Flores, Indonesia, triggered a tsunami warning and prompted residents to move to higher ground; early reports noted some damage but casualty numbers were not yet released, with aftershocks following the quake as officials monitor coastal gauges, while Australia said there is no tsunami threat to its mainland.

via NBC News|
#aftershocks#earthquake#flores
Mindanao quake triggers Asia-wide tsunami warnings, prompting evacuations
world4 months ago

Mindanao quake triggers Asia-wide tsunami warnings, prompting evacuations

A magnitude-7.8 earthquake off Mindanao caused significant damage in the southern Philippines and activated disaster-response measures as tsunami alerts were issued across parts of Asia, with warnings of up to 3 meters in the Philippines and up to 1 meter in Indonesia and Malaysia. Philippine authorities closed schools in Mindanao and urged coastal residents to evacuate to higher ground, while boats were secured or kept offshore. U.S. agencies later indicated no threat to the U.S. coast, and officials advised continued vigilance as crews assess damage.

via Al Jazeera|
#disaster-response#earthquake#mindanao
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits western Japan, no tsunami warning issued
world9 months ago

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits western Japan, no tsunami warning issued

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Shimane Prefecture in western Japan, causing widespread shaking but no tsunami warning was issued. Multiple aftershocks followed, with increased risks of landslides and falling rocks, though no injuries or power abnormalities have been reported. The earthquake caused temporary disruptions to transportation and was felt across several regions in western Japan.

via ABC News|
#aftershocks#earthquake#japan
Major Earthquake Hits Philippine Sea, Tsunami Warnings Issued
world1 year ago

Major Earthquake Hits Philippine Sea, Tsunami Warnings Issued

Two powerful earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.4 and 6.7 struck off southern Philippines, causing at least six deaths, injuries, and damage, while triggering temporary tsunami warnings that were later lifted. The region experienced significant shaking, building damage, and evacuations, highlighting the Philippines' vulnerability to seismic activity on the Pacific Ring of Fire.

via CBS News|
#disaster#earthquake#philippines
Tsunami Warnings Issued After 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Near Philippines
world1 year ago

Tsunami Warnings Issued After 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Near Philippines

A magnitude-7.4 earthquake off the coast of Mindanao, Philippines, has triggered tsunami warnings and evacuation orders in the region, with authorities warning of potentially destructive waves up to 3 meters high. Indonesia has also issued tsunami alerts, urging calm and safety precautions. The Philippines is still recovering from recent natural disasters, including earthquakes and typhoons.

via BBC|
#evacuations#indonesia-tsunami#natural-disasters