A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck the northern coast of Panama, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred off the coast, near Punta de Burica, and had a depth of around 10 kilometers. There have been no immediate reports of casualties or damage, and no tsunami warning was issued. Panama is located in a seismically active region, making earthquakes relatively common. In 2019, a 6.1 magnitude quake hit the country’s western region, causing one death and several injuries. Authorities will continue to monitor the situation for any potential aftershocks or further seismic activity..
PANAMA CITY, Aug 29 (Reuters) – A magnitude 5.4 earthquake hit Panama some 37 miles (59 km) from the Caribbean island of Nargana, the United States Geological Survey said on Monday. Shaking was briefly felt in the capital Panama City.
The Central American country’s IGC Geoscience Institute had issued a preliminary report estimating a magnitude of 6.2. There were no immediate reports of damages.
Reporting by Elida Moreno; Writing by Sarah Morland; Editing by Jacqueline Wong and Edmund Klamann
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A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Panama, located about 37 miles from the Caribbean island of Nargana. The United States Geological Survey reported the earthquake, while the country’s IGC Geoscience Institute initially estimated the magnitude to be 6.2. The shaking was briefly felt in Panama City. There have been no immediate reports of damages.
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