A 7.6 or 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Panama's southern coast, damaging homes and infrastructure, while the US Tsunami Warning System issued alerts for several neighboring countries.
How the Left framed it
Left-leaning outlets emphasise the tsunami threat and the scale of the disaster, noting that the USGS initially estimated an 8.0 magnitude before downgrading it.
How the Center framed it
Center outlets report on the damage to homes and the disruption of power and flights, while noting that canal operations and flight suspensions are in place.
How the Right framed it
Right-leaning outlets highlight the USGS downgrading of the magnitude from 8.0 to 7.6 and note that the quake avoided major destruction.
What everyone reports
A 7.6 or 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Panama's southern coast.
The US Tsunami Warning System issued potential threats for several countries.
The USGS initially estimated an 8.0 magnitude before downgrading it.
Damages to homes and infrastructure were reported.
Where coverage differs
The specific magnitude reported varies between 7.6 and 7.7.
Left-leaning outlets report the quake struck 'off coast' or 'central coast', while right-leaning outlets specify 'southern coast'.
Right-leaning outlets note the quake 'avoided major destruction', while left-leaning outlets report residents were sent into the streets.
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Two powerful 7.7 and 6.6 magnitude earthquakes and a series of aftershocks struck Panama Friday afternoon, collapsing buildings near the epicenter and prompting evacuations across the country, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
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A powerful earthquake struck Panama's southern coast Friday, prompting officials to investigate a possible tsunami threat after the USGS lowered its magnitude estimate from 8.0 to 7.7.
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