Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Panama after major quake

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 01:32 · Archive

A magnitude 6 earthquake has struck Panama, following a magnitude 7.7 quake that damaged hundreds of homes and injured 27 people.

A magnitude 6 earthquake struck Panama on Monday at a depth of 35 kilometres, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. The quake is the latest in a series of tremors affecting the country following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake on Friday.

The Friday earthquake damaged hundreds of homes and infrastructure across Panama's central provinces, prompting the government to declare a national state of emergency over the weekend. Panama has recorded more than 300 aftershocks since that initial quake.

Emergency authorities reported at least 27 people injured and nearly 900 homes damaged. The most affected provinces are Los Santos, Cocle, Veraguas and Herrera. Authorities warned that the toll could rise as assessments continue in remote communities, where damage assessments are still ongoing.

How it is being reported

• Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes PanamaPanama has recorded more than 300 aftershocks following last week's magnitude 7.7 earthquake, with a new magnitude 6 quake striking the region.The West Australian · 13 Oct, 01:16
• Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes PanamaPanama has recorded more than 300 aftershocks following last week's magnitude 7.7 earthquake, with a new magnitude 6 quake striking the region.Perth Now · 13 Oct, 01:16

In this story: Panama · Los Santos · Cocle · Veraguas · Herrera · European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre

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