Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Panama, damaging buildings
Tsunami warnings are issued for neighbouring countries as videos of destruction circulate online.
BBC News reports: Tsunami warnings are issued for neighbouring countries as videos of destruction circulate online.
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