Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Panama

A magnitude-6 earthquake struck Panama on Monday, prompting a national state of emergency, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The tremor, which occurred at a depth of 35km, occurred in the wake of a powerful tremor on Friday that damaged homes and infrastructure across the country. Panama has recorded over 300 aftershocks following Friday's magnitude-7.7 earthquake, which affected central provinces and led to the declaration of a national state of emergency over the weekend.

At least 27 people were injured and nearly 900 homes were damaged by Friday's earthquake, Reuters reported, citing emergency authorities. Officials warned that the death toll and property damage could rise as assessments continue in remote communities. The provinces of Los Santos, Cocle, Veraguas, and Herrera were the worst-affected by the disaster.