US EditionA 5.9 magnitude quake strikes off Guatemala’s southwest coast. No major damage is reported
GUATEMALA, AUG 9 – The earthquake, centered 60 miles south-southwest of Champerico, was felt in Guatemala City and southern Mexico with no damage reported, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
- On Saturday, a 5.9 magnitude quake occurred approximately 60 miles south-southwest of Champerico, near Guatemala’s southwestern shoreline.
- The earthquake happened because Guatemala sits along a key fault line that marks the division of the North American and Caribbean tectonic plates.
- The earthquake, which occurred at a depth of 6 miles, was experienced in Guatemala City as well as regions of southern Mexico.
- Users on social media shared experiences of trembling across various locations, although the U.S. Geological Survey reported no immediate damage.
- This event underscores the common occurrence of earthquakes in Guatemala due to its position on a tectonic boundary.
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5.9 Magnitude Quake Strikes Off Guatemala’s Southwest Coast
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck off Guatemala’s southwest coast on Saturday. There were no immediate reports of damage. The quake occurred about 60 miles (100 kilometers) south-southwest of Champerico, Guatemala, at a depth of 6 miles (9 kilometers), according to the U.S. Geological Survey. People on social media reported feeling the earth shake in Guatemala’s capital and other areas. The quake also was felt in parts of s…
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