2024-07-11 22:57:57
During the early hours of this Monday, July 8, A strong earthquake of 5.9 magnitude shook Panamavery close to the border with Costa Rica, causing the mobilization of local authorities to verify that there was no damage or injuries caused by this earthquake.
According to Institute of Geosciences of the University from PanamaThis earthquake occurred around 4:54 in the morning, 15 kilometers east of the town of Progreso, very close to the border with Costa Rica.
With an epicenter located 11 kilometers deepBoth local media and Panamanian media on social media reported several damages in the communities of David, Boquete, Barú and other areas of Chiriquí, as well as in Bocas del Toro and Coclé.
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After the strong earthquake, elements of the Panama’s National Civil Protection System They made several tours of the streets, as well as hospitals, with the aim of addressing possible damage to buildings in the affected area.
Through security camera videos, Panamanians shared the exact moment when the earthquake occurredIn the images you can see the strong movement that put hundreds of Panamanian citizens on alert.
Until now No serious damage or fatalities have been reported.but emergency areas continue to be monitored for possible aftershocks in the coming hours.
As for Costa Rica, the perception of this earthquake was less, so there was no serious damage.
#National | The strong earthquake that shook Chiriquí this morning was captured by security cameras that recorded the strong movement that occurred for several seconds.
Classes have been suspended in the province as a precaution. #RadioPanama pic.twitter.com/vLBXNTwzNS
— Radio Panama (@radiopanama) July 8, 2024
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