Quake strike east of Taiwan and south of Panama 

5.4-magnitude quake strikes east of Taiwan

A 5.4-magnitude has hit the east of Taiwan, shaking buildings in the capital Taipei. No casualties or damage have been reported. The quake was 22 kilometers deep, and was felt across the island. A week ago, a 5.5-magnitude tremor shook the north of Taiwan, and in June, a 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit, killing four and triggering landslides.

6.6-magnitude earthquake hits south of Panama

A quake measuring 6.8 in magnitude has hit the Pacific south of the city of David in Panama, according to the US Geological Survey. No immediate reports of damage or casualties have followed, and no tsunami warning has been issued. It follows a tremor of 5.5 in magnitude that struck off Panama’s Pacific coast on December 26.