A 6.1 magnitude earthquake has occurred in the Central American country of Panama. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the epicenter of the earthquake was 18 kilometers west of the city of Rio Grande, approximately 300 kilometers from the capital, Panama City.
According to USGS data, the earthquake was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometers. Initial assessments by civil defense teams indicate that no loss of life or material damage was detected due to the tremor.
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake also occurred in Panama on October 9; in that earthquake, 30 people were injured and hundreds were left homeless.
News Source: 12punto