A strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit coastal Panama on Wednesday, November 19, 2008. The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake was centered near the town of David, about 235 miles west of Panama City, near the border with Costa Rica. There were no initial reports of injuries, but damage was reported in several Panamanian cities.USGS: Magnitude 6.2 - Panama-Costa Rica Border Region CNN: Families flee earthquake in Central America (November 19, 2008)
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6.2 magnitude earthquake struck on November 19, 2008
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35 miles west southwest of David, Panama, near the Panama-Costa Rican borderUSGS: Magnitude 6.2 - Panama-Costa Rica Border Region
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At least three aftershocks were felt in the hours following the initial earthquakeCNN: Families flee earthquake in Central America (November 19, 2008)
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Damage reported in Panamanian cities of David, Paso Canoa and Puerto ArmuellesCNN: Families flee earthquake in Central America (November 19, 2008)
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Inspections for further damage were ongoing at hospitals, schools and other buildings near the earthquake's epicenterCNN: Families flee earthquake in Central America (November 19, 2008)
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San Jose, Costa Rica is about 135 miles southeast of the earthquake's epicenterWashington Post: Strong Quake Strikes Panama, No Damage Reported
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David is Panama's third-largest city, with about 125,000 residentsBBC News: Strong quake hits Panamanian city (November 19, 2008)
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A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near David in January 2008BBC News: Strong quake hits Panamanian city (November 19, 2008)
