Summary
The tremor was felt in Panama City, leading to evacuations onto the streets.
The United States Geological Survey recorded the event and provided details about its location.
Key Points
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Magnitude: 7.6, indicating a very powerful earthquake.
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Epicenter: about fourteen kilometres southwest of the remote community of Pitaloza Arriba.
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Impact: Buildings in Panama City swayed, and many people moved outside for safety.
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Reporting agency: United States Geological Survey, which monitors earthquakes worldwide.
New Words to Learn
6 wordsmagnitude
a number that shows how strong an earthquake is
epicenter
the spot on the ground directly above where the earthquake started
tremor
a small shaking caused by an earthquake
evacuations
leaving a building or area to stay safe
remote
far away and difficult to reach
geological
relating to the Earth and its rocks
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