The quake, with a magnitude of 5.5, hit 61km to the south-west of the city David, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC).
The epicenter of the earthquake was located at a depth of 10 kilometres.
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— EMSC (@LastQuake) January 29, 2021
No injuries or damage has so far been reported.
Last year in September, Panama was hit by a 5.6 magnitude earthquake. The tremor took place 12.9 km (8 miles) east-north-east of Finca Blanco town at a depth of 8.7 km. The quake was given a green alert level, which means economic losses, but unlikely casualties or damages.
