6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Southern Panama After Deadly Friday Quakes

A preliminary magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck southern Panama at about 6:20 p.m. Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was centered about 18 kilometers west of Río Grande, at a depth of 10 kilometers. There were no immediate reports of casualties or property damage. The tremor followed two powerful earthquakes—a magnitude 7.7 and a magnitude 6.6—that struck Friday, collapsing buildings near the epicenter and prompting evacuations across the country. Aftershocks were also reported following Friday’s quakes