Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Panama

An earthquake of magnitude 6 ​struck Panama on Monday, the ‌European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

The quake was at a depth of 35 ​km (22 miles), the EMSC said.

Panama recorded ​more than 300 aftershocks following Friday’s magnitude ⁠7.7 earthquake that damaged hundreds ​of homes and infrastructure across ​the country’s central provinces, prompting the government to declare a national state of ​emergency over the weekend.

​No deaths were reported, but at least ‌27 ⁠people were injured and nearly 900 homes were damaged, according to emergency authorities, who warned ​the toll ​could ⁠rise as assessments continue in remote communities.

Among ​the most affected provinces are ​Los ⁠Santos, Cocle, Veraguas, and Herrera, authorities added.

Source: Reuters

-Agencies

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