At present, authorities have not reported any material damage or affected persons. According to the official report, the earthquake occurred at 4:06 a.m. and had a depth of 5 kilometers, which classifies it as a shallow event. Following the main event, two aftershocks were reported: the first at 4:21 a.m. with a magnitude of 3.1, and the second at 6:08 a.m. with an intensity of 4.1, detailed the entity. The entity specified that the epicenter was located in the border region between Panama and Costa Rica, approximately 13 kilometers northwest of the Changuinola district, Bocas del Toro province. It is expected that in the coming hours, a report will be issued on the assessments carried out by the National System for Civil Protection and the Fire Department. Authorities recommend that the population remain calm and follow the instructions of emergency agencies. The Institute of Geosciences of the University of Panama reported on the morning of Wednesday, February 18, about a magnitude 5.2 earthquake.
Earthquake in Panama
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Panama this morning. The epicenter was located in the border region with Costa Rica. Authorities report no injuries or damage, but an assessment from civil protection services is expected.
