From California Post · · 40s
California Clear of Tsunami Threat After Panama Earthquake
California weather officials confirm no tsunami risk from Panama quake.
In brief
California weather officials confirm no tsunami risk from Panama quake. California faces no tsunami threat from a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Panama, though Southern California battles dangerous surf and flooding. Originally reported by California Post.
California weather officials
California weather officials moved to calm tsunami fears Friday after a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama.
“A tsunami is NOT expected for California from the recent large earthquake in Panama”
Tsunami warning system
The U.S. Tsunami Warning System flagged potential tsunami threats for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Peru, Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, Nicaragua, Colombia and Ecuador.
Southern California flooding
Southern California faces dangerous surf and flooding from powerful waves linked to former Hurricane Rachel.
At a glance
California faces no tsunami threat from a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Panama, though Southern California battles dangerous surf and flooding.
