The first earthquake struck at around 8 p.m. on Friday and had a magnitude of 7.7, according to an updated assessment from the USGS. Videos on social media showed buildings in the capital, Panama City, shaking as people evacuated and ran into the streets.
Shortly after 11 p.m., another earthquake was reported, this time with a magnitude of 6, according to the USGS.
The US National Weather Service issued a tsunami warning for a large area of the region, including Peru, Mexico and Nicaragua.
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