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The Pitaloza Arriba earthquake

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Where it stands

The magnitude 7.7 earthquake near Pitaloza Arriba has affected more than 400 structures across nine provinces and caused at least 27 minor injuries; no deaths or missing people were reported in the preliminary assessment available on October 10. The initial Pacific tsunami threat has ended, but aftershocks remain a concern for damaged buildings, and the casualty assessment is not final.

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2 reports186 outlets330 sources1 video

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  1. Update 1Panama’s 7.7 quake leaves hundreds of buildings damaged, but no deaths confirmed
  2. Update 2Panama’s tsunami threat ends. Damaged schools and strong aftershocks remain.

The story so far

  1. Update 2Within the hour

    Panama’s tsunami threat ends. Damaged schools and strong aftershocks remain.

    At least 27 minor injuries and more than 400 affected structures are reported in a preliminary assessment. The coastal threat has ended, but building safety remains unresolved.

    Still open after this report

    • No final casualty tally, complete damage inventory, verified economic-loss total or comprehensive account of building safety is established.

  2. Update 1

    Panama’s 7.7 quake leaves hundreds of buildings damaged, but no deaths confirmed

    Authorities report at least 27 minor injuries and no confirmed deaths after the magnitude 7.7 earthquake. The tsunami threat has ended, but building safety remains unresolved.

    Still open after this report

    • A complete structural-severity inventory, continuing shelter population and verified national repair bill remain unestablished.

History

  1. Opened1 report

  2. Absorbed The Azuero Peninsula earthquake1 report

    Both charters describe the same magnitude 7.7 Panama earthquake near Pitaloza Arriba/Azuero Peninsula; the reports share the same date and damage and tsunami-response developments.

Who's involved

People

  • José Raúl Mulino39th President of Panama1 report
  • Nestor Luqueresearcher1 report
  • Omar SmithAmerican football center1 report

Organizations

  • National Civil Protection SystemPanama's federal agency for civil defense1 report

Places

  • C.E.B.G La PitalozaJ8RJ+JMM, Herrera Province, Panama2 reports
  • PenonomePenonome, Coclé Province, Panama2 reports
  • Azuero PeninsulaAzuero Peninsula, Los Santos Province, Panama1 report
  • Isla CañasIsla Cañas, Provincia de Los Santos, Panama1 report
  • PanamaPanama1 report
  • TonosíTonosí, Los Santos Province, Panama1 report

Every outlet we read on this story

330 sources179 outlets1 video8 wire copies

Who reported what

24 points0 confirmed by two or more outlets10 from a single outlet1 disputed

What 10 outlets reported about this story, point by point, and who reported each point first.

Points more than one outlet reported

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Main earthquake magnitude and occurrenceAccounts conflict8
Reported earthquake damage and collapsed buildingsNot independently confirmed8
Reported aftershock counts and expectationsNot independently confirmed6
Tsunami warnings issued for affected areasNot independently confirmed5
Evacuations across PanamaNot independently confirmed4
President activates emergency services and urges calmNot independently confirmed4
Reported casualties and casualty estimatesNot independently confirmed4
Shaking felt as far away as Panama CityNot independently confirmed4
Reported location of the earthquake near communitiesNot independently confirmed3
Forecast tsunami waves and coastal monitoringNot independently confirmed3
Reported earthquake epicenter locationNot independently confirmed3
Damage and casualty information not yet knownNot independently confirmed3
Witness account of shaking at a buffetNot independently confirmed2
Mother and daughter identified as Montreal residentsNot independently confirmed2

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