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Strong quake hits off Guatemala Strong quake hits off Guatemala
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An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.5 has struck off the Pacific coast of Guatemala. An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.4 has struck off the Pacific coast of Guatemala.
The tremor, which hit about 45km (30 miles) from the coast, shook buildings across the region from Mexico City to San Salvador, according to witnesses. The tremor, which hit about 23km (15 miles) from the coastal town of Champerico, shook buildings from Mexico City to San Salvador, witnesses said.
No tsunami warning was issued, and officials said no reports of serious damage had been received.No tsunami warning was issued, and officials said no reports of serious damage had been received.
The region is regularly hit by quakes, which have periodically caused major damage and sparked mudslides.The region is regularly hit by quakes, which have periodically caused major damage and sparked mudslides.