Strong Magnitude 6.6 Earthquake Strikes in Caribbean Just Off Border Between Panama and Colombia

A map shows the location of a strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 that struck in the Caribbean Sea just off the Panama-Colombia border on May 24, 2023. USGS/Screenshot via The Epoch Times

PANAMA CITY—A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 struck Wednesday night in the Caribbean Sea just off the Panama-Colombia border, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

There was no immediate word on whether were any injuries or damage in the nearby areas, which are not densely populated.