Panama earthquake live: Tsunami warnings in Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and 5 more countries

Panama earthquake live: Tsunami alerts in Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and 5 more countries A magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Panama has sparked tsunami warnings across Central America including in Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Peru and El Salvador A massive earthquake has sparked tsunami warnings in Central America. The magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck Panama, where people have been evacuated from buildings. There are also now tsunami warnings in nine countries - Panama, Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Peru and El Salvador. According to the USGS, the quake struck 12km west south west of Pitaloza Arriba. It was initially reported as magnitude 8, but this was later downgraded to 7.7. It remains unclear if there have been any fatalities at this point. Key Events Where did the earthquake occur? The earthquake struck 12km west south west of Pitaloza Arriba, in southern Panama. Panama lies on 'Ring of Fire' Panama lies along the "Ring of Fire", the line of seismic faults encircling the Pacific Ocean. It contains between 750 and 915 active or dormant volcanoes, around two-thirds of the world total About 90% of the world's earthquakes occur within the belt. Water leaking from rooftop pools This aerial view shows a swimming pool leaking water and minor damage at a hotel after the earthquake in Panama. Tocumen Airport closes Both runways at Tocumen Airport - Panama's primary international airport - have now closed following the earthquake. Horror images show buildings collapsed An image shared on social media shows part of a building which has collapsed following the earthquake in Panama. Shocked people are looking on with rubble having fallen down and hit a car outside the property. 'We are very scared' "We felt it very strongly. It knocked things over in the kitchen, but we're okay, though we're very scared," said Rosendo Dominguez, 60, who is from Herrera province where the earthquake struck. "Everyone is outside, scared." Nine countries face tsunami warning A tsunami warning has been issued for nine countries following a strong earthquake in Panama. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued alerts to Panama, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Perú, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador and México. Panama faces three metre waves The latest tsunami warning suggests waves around Panama could reach three metres. Moment earthquake is felt live on Panama TV with building rocking A live broadcast shows the moment the earthquake is felt by a panel being interviewed before they all rush for safety. At first they make light-hearted comments about the tremor before realising how serious it is, with cutlery and glasses heard smashing in the background. Footage shows damage to roof at university in Panama A clip shows the damage caused to a university building in Panama which has been evacuated. A person can be heard saying: "What madness, I've never seen anything like it." Sections of a ceiling along a corridor can be seen having fallen to the ground. Map shows location of epicentre as region rocked Several countries in Central and South America have felt the powerful earthquake in southern Panama, which has led to tsunami warnings. Evacuations have taken place with people heading into the street for safety. Buildings collapse in Panama Another video, shared on X, appears to show people crowded around a collapsed building. Water spills from hotel pool A video shared on Facebook appears to show water spilling from a pool on the roof of a hotel as the earthquake hits Panama. Earthquake epicentre in Pitaloza Arriba, southern Panama The earthquake was centered in Pitaloza Arriba, Panama, and occurred at approximately 12.56pm local time. It has been felt widely in the region, with the quake having a shallow depth of 33km. People filmed in street as tremors felt in Panama Footage shows people fleeing buildings in Panama as the earthquake rocks the country. Footage shows moment quake felt at TV station A presenter on Panama television was giving sports news when she described feeling a "strong tremor" and told viewers that the outlet would try and inform viewers about what is happening. Tsunami waves could hit Panama 'within three hours' Tsunami waves could hit Panama within the next three hours, the warning states. People evacuated from buildings in Panama City Several buildings on 12 de Octubre Avenue in Panama City have been evacuated following the massive earthquake . Tsunami warnings across Central America Tsunami warnings have been issued in Panama, Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Peru and El Salvador. Magnitude 8 earthquake hits Panama A massive earthquake has struck Panama, with a magnitude of 8.