Earthquake in Panama: Tremors from the quake were felt across Panama on Wednesday (May 24). According to the United States Geological Survey, a magnitude 6.7 Earthquake has occurred in Puerto Obaldía, Panama. The depth of the earthquake was 264 km, 10 km from Panama City.

The US Tsunami Warning System said no tsunami warning has been issued after the quake. Other than this, the local administration has not reported any loss of life and property after the earthquake.

earthquake in panama a month ago
A month ago an earthquake of magnitude 6.6 was felt in Panama. Although. No damage was dealt at that time either. This earthquake came off the coast of Panama. The epicenter of the earthquake was located about 72 km south of Boca Chica in the province of Chiriquí. Its effects were also felt in San José, the capital of neighboring Costa Rica. At that moment, during a soccer match in Panama, he fell onto the pitch and the stadium lights went out.

Four days earlier, that is, on May 20, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake was felt on Saturday (May 20) in the Pacific Ocean east of New Caledonia. According to the US Geological Survey, a large earthquake occurred in the same area a day earlier, which was 7.7 magnitude.

Why do you feel tremors from earthquakes?
According to geology, the entire earth is located on 12 tectonic plates. Every time these plates collide, energy is released. This energy itself is called an earthquake. In turn, the place where the rocks break or collide is called the center or hypercenter or focus of the earthquake.

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