6.1 magnitude earthquake in Panama
Quick Look
- The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported that there was an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 and a depth of 10 kilometers, 18 kilometers west of the city of Rio Grande, approximately 300 kilometers from the capital of Panama.
- There was no loss of life or property in the earthquake.
- On October 9, 30 people were injured and hundreds were left homeless in the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Panama.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
In the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Panama on October 9, 30 people were injured and hundreds were left homeless.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the epicenter of the earthquake was 18 kilometers west of the Rio Grande city, approximately 300 kilometers away from the capital Panama.
It was recorded that the depth of the earthquake was 10 kilometers and the magnitude was 6.1.
According to the initial findings of the civil defense teams, the earthquake did not cause any loss of life or property.
In the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Panama on October 9, 30 people were injured and hundreds were left homeless.
Open Questions
- Whether there was any structural damage after the earthquake
- The impact of the earthquake on the disaster coordination system




