Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 strikes Panama-Costa Rica border region

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NewsWorldEarthquake of magnitude 5.7 strikes Panama-Costa Rica border region

An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale struck the Panama-Costa Rica border on Monday at a depth of 10 kilometres.

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Panama,UPDATED: Jul 23, 2024 01:09 IST

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Magnitude of the earthquake recorded at 5.7No reports of damage or injuries yetEarthquake's depth reported at 10 kilometers

An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale struck the border region between Panama and Costa Rica on Monday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). The quake's depth was reported at 10 kilometres.

There are currently no reports of damage or injuries. Authorities in both Panama and Costa Rica are monitoring the situation and have urged residents to remain calm.

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Jul 23, 2024

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