An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 shakes the border region between Colombia and Panama

A earthquake of magnitude 6.6 on the Richter scale shook the border region between Colombia and Panama No victims have been reported for the moment, reported the Colombian Geological Service (SGC).

The tremor occurred at 10:05 p.m. local time (03:05 GMT) and had its epicenter at a point located in the Caribbean Sea 41 kilometers from the Caribbean municipality of acandiin the department of antioch (northwest), added the SGC in your newsletter.

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The depth of the telluric movement was superficial, and it was felt in a good part of the country, mainly in the coastal municipalities of the north and northwest of the country.

Despite the magnitude of the earthquake, the National Unit for Risk Management (UNGRD) pointed out that, according to a report by the Dimar (the Colombian maritime authority, “there is no tsunami threat for the Caribbean Coast” from the Andean country.

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So far the authorities have not reported fatalities or injuries.

Source: Elcomercio

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