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Powerful 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Panama, Damaging Buildings
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Panama, causing damage to buildings and triggering a tsunami warning for the eastern Pacific, which was later lifted. The earthquake was felt in Panama and neighboring Costa Rica. Videos of destruction circulated online, and TV presenters were seen running for safety during a live broadcast. The earthquake also generated a series of aftershocks.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (5): CNN, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, The Independent, The New York Times
- Centre (12): BBC News, CBC News, CBS News, Le Monde, Metro (UK), NBC News, NDTV, Reuters, The Globe and Mail, The New Indian Express, The Print, USA Today
- Right (4): Fox News, Republic World, The Jerusalem Post, Times Now