BREAKING: HUGE 6.9 magnitude earthquake occurs off the coast of Panama

An earthquake measuring 6.9 magnitude has struck off the coast of Panama.

A strong earthquake measuring 6.9 magnitude on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Panama this afternoon, Thursday, October 20. Its epicentre was located about 38 miles south-southwest of the town of Boca Chica, in San Lorenzo District in Chiriqui Province. The tremor occurred at 11.57am local time.

An official tsunami warning has not yet been issued but the situation is being monitored. There have been no initial reports of damage to structures on the mainland.

A tsunami information statement has been issued after the M6.8 earthquake at 7.7°N, 82.3°W (SOUTH OF PANAMA) – Hawaii Informational #2 https://t.co/7Wf08XgB29 pic.twitter.com/P5j0lIs0Q4

— tsunami watch (@tsunamiwatch) October 20, 2022

A 6.9 magnitude earthquake occurred 34.8mi SSW of Boca Chica, Panama. Details: https://t.co/QsJee9zNJj Map: https://t.co/AmItPth07w

— Earthquake Robot (@earthquakeBot) October 20, 2022

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