Ciudad de Panamá.- And 6.3 magnitude earthquake on the open Richter scale shook this Friday Panama, with no initial reports of material or personal damage, although there were comments from people who felt it in some areas of the capital.
The earthquake was recorded at 9:50 local time (14:50 GMT) 78 kilometers southwest of Coiba, in Pacific waters, at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the preliminary report from the Institute of Geosciences of the University of Panama.
He Emergency Operations Center of the National Civil Protection Service (Sinaproc) He reported that the earthquake was felt in several areas of the country, and therefore recommended "staying calm and following official information platforms."
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In the capital, the earthquake shook some buildings, as EFE confirmed and citizens commented. So far, no material damage or injuries have been reported.
