Magnitude 6 Earthquake Strikes Panama, EMSC Says

A magnitude 6 earthquake struck Panama on Monday at a depth of 35 kilometers. This follows a magnitude 7.7 earthquake on Friday that damaged hundreds of homes and infrastructure, leading to a national state of emergency. Although no deaths were reported from the earlier quake, 27 people were injured and nearly 900 homes were damaged, with authorities warning the toll could increase.

• Magnitude 6 earthquake occurred in Panama on Monday.
• The quake’s depth was 35 kilometers.
• This follows a magnitude 7.7 earthquake on Friday.
• The Friday earthquake damaged hundreds of homes and infrastructure.
• A national state of emergency was declared over the weekend.
• 27 people were injured and nearly 900 homes were damaged by the Friday quake.
• The most affected provinces include Los Santos, Cocle, Veraguas, and Herrera.