Magnitude-7.0 earthquake hits Panama, no tsunami threat to Hawaii

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According to Hawaii County Civil Defense, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center on Oahu reports an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 occurred at about 11:25 a.m. Hawaii time in the vicinity of Punta De Burica, Panama.

The PTWC reports there is no tsunami threat to Hawaii, according to Civil Defense.