# 7.7 earthquake strikes Panama, tsunami alert issued

> A strong earthquake off Panama's Pacific coast triggers tsunami warnings across nine countries in Central and South America.
- Title: 7.7 earthquake strikes Panama, tsunami alert issued · ABC News
- Summary: A strong earthquake off Panama's Pacific coast triggers tsunami warnings across nine countries in Central and South America. A seven point seven magnitude…
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## Powerful quake hits Panama
A seven point seven magnitude earthquake struck southern Panama on the Pacific side on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
## Tsunami warnings across region
The U.S. Tsunami Warning System issued potential tsunami threats for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Peru, Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, Nicaragua, Colombia and Ecuador.
## Hazardous waves possible soon
The warning system said hazardous tsunami waves are possible along some coasts in the next few hours. The epicenter was twelve kilometres west-southwest of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama.

> hazardous tsunami waves
## Key takeaway

A seven point seven magnitude earthquake struck southern Panama on October ninth, prompting tsunami warnings for nine countries across Central and South America.