Update: Moderate ground shaking reported
Red star identifies location of 6.0 magnitude quake off Guatemalan coast.
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GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — A strong earthquake has rocked Guatemala and parts of El Salvador, but no there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage in either country.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.0.
The USGS says it hit Monday morning about 60 miles (97 kilometers) southwest of Guatemala City, where it was felt by many residents. There were reports of shaking in the Guatemalan countryside and in El Salvador as well.
Civil protection officials in the two countries says so far there are no reports of injuries or damage, but authorities are still checking.
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Previous reports follow.
Update: Reports coming in to the U.S. Geological Survey indicate that locals experienced moderate ground shaking with light building damage in various locations in Guatemala.
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The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting a 6.0-magnitude earthquake was recorded off the Pacific coast of Guatemala.
The quake was recorded at 9:40 a.m. CST.
The quake was located at 13.813°N, 90.203°W at a depth of 64.2 miles.
No other information is available. Check back often for updates.
