An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Panama in the early hours of Tuesday (Pct 13), according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). This earthquake struck Panama days after an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 on Friday night ravaged the country. The NCS said in a post on X that the earthquake measured 6.1 on the Richter scale and occurred at 4:50:37 am Indian Standard Time (IST) on Tuesday, October 13. The epicentre was located at latitude 7.683 degrees north and longitude 81.405 degrees west, in Panama. The earthquake originated at a depth of 10 kilometres below the Earth's surface, making it a relatively shallow earthquake.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">El Instituto de Geociencias de la Universidad de Panamá (@igcpanamaup), informó que, a 78 horas del sismo principal de magnitud 7.5, se han localizado 416 réplicas en la zona de Azuero.

El movimiento de magnitud 6.4 ocurrió a las 6:20 p. m., a 18 kilómetros al sursureste de Pixvae, Veraguas, y a menos de 10 kilómetros de profundidad. Es la réplica de mayor magnitud desde el terremoto del 9 de octubre.

En los 56 minutos posteriores se registraron otras 11 réplicas, tres de ellas de magnitud 5. Con este evento, ya son cinco las réplicas de magnitud 6 o más registradas desde el sismo principal.

El Instituto recordó que la actividad sísmica puede continuar durante días, semanas o incluso meses, mientras la zona de la falla se reacomoda.

📍 Datos: Instituto de Geociencias de la Universidad de Panamá (IGC-UP).

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A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Panama at a depth of 10 km early Tuesday, according to India's National Centre for Seismology. The tremor comes days after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake damaged homes, roads and public buildings, prompting Panama to declare a state of emergency.

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Panama in the early hours of Tuesday (Pct 13), according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). This earthquake struck Panama days after an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 on Friday night ravaged the country. The NCS said in a post on X that the earthquake measured 6.1 on the Richter scale and occurred at 4:50:37 am Indian Standard Time (IST) on Tuesday, October 13. The epicentre was located at latitude 7.683 degrees north and longitude 81.405 degrees west, in Panama. The earthquake originated at a depth of 10 kilometres below the Earth's surface, making it a relatively shallow earthquake.

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Panama at a depth of 10 km early Tuesday, according to India's National Centre for Seismology. The tremor comes days after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake damaged homes, roads and public buildings, prompting Panama to declare a state of emergency.

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes Panama days after powerful 7.7 quake

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Panama's president has declared a “major disaster” after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the country, collapsing roads and buildings and injuring at least two people. The airport was temporarily closed, a tsunami warning was lifted and aftershocks continued.


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Panama's president has declared a “major disaster” after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the country, collapsing roads and buildings and injuring at least two people. The airport was temporarily closed, a tsunami warning was lifted and aftershocks continued.

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A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 has struck Panama, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), raising concerns about structural damage, potential casualties and possible tsunami waves along the country's coastline. Local media have reported structural damage in several parts of the country. The USGS warned that some casualties were possible and extensive damage was probable. Panamanian President José Raul Mulino urged the public to remain calm and instructed the country's minister of government to provide updates on the earthquake's impact. Several aftershocks were reported near the epicenter, including a powerful magnitude-6 tremor. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of approximately 12 kilometers, a factor that could intensify ground shaking and increase the potential for damage. The tremor was felt across Panama, a Central American nation with a population of around 4.5 million, according to the USGS. Although no casualties had been reported at the time of the initial updates, authorities and observers anticipated potentially extensive damage, particularly in the central parts of the country. In Panama City, located approximately 200 kilometers from the epicenter, many people evacuated buildings as a precaution, according to observations by AFP. Also Read: UK navy hit by espionage scandal: Sailor accused of spying for Russia Tsunami warning raises coastal concerns The US Tsunami Warning System warned that tsunami waves reaching up to three meters could strike Panama's coastline in the coming hours. The potential threat extended beyond Panama. Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua and Peru were also identified as countries that could experience less intense tsunami waves. Authorities and coastal communities faced growing concerns over the possibility of additional seismic activity and the impact of the earthquake on vulnerable areas. Earthquakes relatively uncommon in Panama Earthquakes are relatively rare in Panama compared with some other parts of Latin America. When seismic events occur, they are more commonly associated with the western province of Chiriquí. The earthquake adds to a year marked by powerful seismic events across Latin America. During the summer, Venezuela experienced two major earthquakes that, according to the initial report, killed more than 6,400 people. Colombia was also struck by a tremor that reportedly left around 300 people dead. The full extent of the damage in Panama, the potential casualties and the impact of the reported tsunami threat remained unclear as the initial reports emerged.

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Panama, triggering aftershocks, reports of structural damage and warnings of possible tsunami waves

Powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Panama, tsunami warning issued

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit Panama on Sunday, injuring at least five people and causing damage to businesses and homes, officials said.

The strong quake struck at a depth of 37 kilometres (23 miles) in the far west of the country near the Costa Rican border, according to the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/strong-63-magnitude-quake-hits-southern-japan-no-tsunami-threat-217364"> US Geological Survey.</a>

It was followed by a smaller 5.4-magnitude quake in Colon province, on central Panama's Caribbean coast, according to the country's National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc).

Five people were injured in the first quake, which hit 22 km from the town of Puerto Armuelles, said Sinaproc.

Four homes were damaged, including two that collapsed, it said.

President Juan Carlos Varela had said on Twitter earlier that just one person was hurt, in Puerto Armuelles.&nbsp;

He reported the damage to homes and businesses in the Central American nation.

School classes were suspended for Monday in Baru district, where the first quake struck.

There was no tsunami alert issued from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

The second quake occurred late Sunday and was not related to the afternoon quake near Puerto Armuelles, Sinaproc said.

So far no damage has been reported from the second quake, it added.

In November 2017 a 6.5-magnitude quake on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica left buildings swaying in the capital San Jose and contributed to the deaths of two people who had heart attacks.

Further north, two months earlier in September 2017 a 7.1-magnitude earthquake killed more than 300 people in Mexico.

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit Panama on Sunday, injuring at least five people and causing damage to businesses and homes, officials said. The strong quake struck at a depth of 37 kilometres (23 miles) in the far west of the country near the Costa Rican border, according to the US Geological Survey.

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit Panama on Sunday, injuring at least five people and causing damage to businesses and homes, officials said. The strong quake struck at a depth of 37 kilometres (23 miles) in the far west of the country near the Costa Rican border, according to the US Geological Survey. It was followed by a smaller 5.4-magnitude quake in Colon province, on central Panama's Caribbean coast, according to the country's National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc). Five people were injured in the first quake, which hit 22 km from the town of Puerto Armuelles, said Sinaproc. Four homes were damaged, including two that collapsed, it said. President Juan Carlos Varela had said on Twitter earlier that just one person was hurt, in Puerto Armuelles. He reported the damage to homes and businesses in the Central American nation. School classes were suspended for Monday in Baru district, where the first quake struck. There was no tsunami alert issued from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. The second quake occurred late Sunday and was not related to the afternoon quake near Puerto Armuelles, Sinaproc said. So far no damage has been reported from the second quake, it added. In November 2017 a 6.5-magnitude quake on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica left buildings swaying in the capital San Jose and contributed to the deaths of two people who had heart attacks. Further north, two months earlier in September 2017 a 7.1-magnitude earthquake killed more than 300 people in Mexico.

Earthquakes in Panama leave five injured, minor damage