Panama earthquake poses no tsunami threat to Hawaii
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A magnitude 8.0 earthquake hit Panama on Friday which will not pose as a threat to Hawaii.
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The earthquake hit Friday, Oct. 9, at 7:56 a.m.
Officials with the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said a tsunami threat existed for parts of the pacific located close to the earthquake but said it was still too early to determine wheather there is a possible tsunami threat to Hawaii.
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Shortly after, officials said based on all available data a tsunami threat is not expected.
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