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Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes near Panama; no tsunami threat for Hawaii or Pacific basin

Big Island Now | Hilu

Oct 9, 2026

Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes near Panama; no tsunami threat for Hawaii or Pacific basin

A magnitude 8.0 earthquake hit Panama on Friday, posing a potential tsunami threat to Hawaii. (Image Credit: Pacific Tsunami Warning Center) A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near…

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Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes near Panama; no tsunami threat for Hawaii or Pacific basin

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