Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes South of Panama
PANAMA, JUL 14 – The earthquake occurred near a triple junction of tectonic plates known for frequent seismic activity, with no tsunami warning issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
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Strong Quake Hits South of Panama
An earthquake with a preliminary 6.2 magnitude struck off the Pacific coast of Panama on Monday, authorities said. No injuries or damage were immediately reported. The US Geological Survey said that the quake occurred around midday about 130 miles south of Punta Burica at a preliminary depth of 6...
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes south of Panama
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck south of Panama in the Pacific Ocean, according seismologists. No tsunami warning was issued. The earthquake occurred at 1:16 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday and was centered in the Panama Fracture Zone off the coast of Central America, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). It struck at a depth of 6.2 miles (10 kilometers). The epicenter was located 129 miles (207 kilometers) south of Burica, Pana…
Powerful Earthquake Rattles Panama’s Pacific Coast | Science-Environment
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck off Panama’s Pacific coast, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The quake occurred south of Punta Burica and was felt in the Chiriquí province, near Costa Rica. Authorities noted there was no tsunami threat and are monitoring the situation closely.
A 6.2-degree earthquake shook a Panamanian Pacific area on Monday, without causing tsunami alerts or reports of casualties or damage, seismic services reported.
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