Tsunami Threat In Pacific After Earthquake Of 7.6 Magnitude Jolts Panama
The quake’s strength was first measured at magnitude 8, before being adjusted. AFP A magnitude-7.7 earthquake jolted Panama on Friday, setting off panic in the capital city and warnings of dangerous tsunami waves. USGS said the quake was detected at 1756 GMT with an epicentre 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) from the small town of Pitaloza…