WS #15644
A magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck near Pitaloza Arriba, Panama, confirmed by USGS and GFZ, with tsunami warnings issued for Panama and Colombia. This is a major natural disaster event that will impact regional insurance, logistics, and infrastructure sectors. The severity escalated from initial M7.6 reports to M8.0, indicating a significant seismic event with potential for widespread damage and economic disruption in Central America.
Panama Earthquake & Tsunami
A magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck near Pitaloza Arriba, Panama, confirmed by USGS and GFZ, with tsunami warnings issued for Panama and Colombia. This is a major natural disaster event that will impact regional insurance, logistics, and infrastructure sectors. The severity escalated from initial M7.6 reports to M8.0, indicating a significant seismic event with potential for widespread damage and economic disruption in Central America.