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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 7.4 has struck off the Pacific coast of Guatemala. | |
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. |