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Massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Panama as officials investigate potential tsunami threat

A powerful earthquake struck Panama's southern coast Friday, prompting officials to investigate a possible tsunami threat after the USGS lowered its magnitude estimate from 8.0 to 7.7.

Republican Ledger staff · 2:36 PM ET

Massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Panama as officials investigate potential tsunami threat
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A powerful earthquake struck Panama's southern coast Friday, prompting officials to investigate a possible tsunami threat after the USGS lowered its magnitude estimate from 8.0 to 7.7.

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