Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Panama
The quake was recorded at 6:20 p.m. local time on Monday, according to a report citing seismic monitoring data.
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A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Panama on Monday, according to a report from TASS citing seismic monitoring data.
The quake was recorded at 6:20 p.m. local time. No immediate details on casualties, damage or the precise location of the epicenter were included in the initial report.
Seismic activity in the region
Panama and the broader Central American region sit along active fault lines, and earthquakes of varying magnitude are periodically recorded there. A magnitude 6.4 event is considered strong and can cause damage depending on its depth, location and proximity to populated areas.
Authorities had not issued a detailed damage assessment at the time of the initial report, with further information on the earthquake's impact expected as monitoring agencies and local officials continued to assess the situation.
Sources
- Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Panama — TASS (Russia)
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