A magnitude 7.6 earthquake shakes Panama, USGS reports
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A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Panama on Friday morning, causing tremors that were felt as far away as the capital city. The seismic event prompted evacuations in affected areas, according to reports from the U.S. Geological Survey.
The earthquake's epicenter was located in the southern region of the country. While reports vary slightly on the precise distance from nearby communities, the USGS identified the quake as occurring near Pitaloza Arriba.
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WPLG Local 10 (Miami, US)Focuses on the specific remote community near the epicenter
CityNews Toronto (Toronto, Canada)Emphasizes the geographic location at the country's southern tip
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