An earthquake with a preliminary 6.2 magnitude shakes Panama, with no immediate reports of damage

An earthquake with a preliminary 6.2 magnitude has struck off the Pacific coast of Panama. No injuries or damage were immediately reported. The U.S. Geological Survey said that the quake occurred around midday Monday about 130 miles or 210 kilometers south of Punta Burica in Panama’s Chiriquí province near the border with Costa Rica. The temblor had a preliminary depth of 10 kilometers or 6 miles. It was felt in Chiriquí and surrounding areas in western Panama. The region is known for frequent seismic activity.