6.1-magnitude Quake Rattles Guatemala
Sumaira FH Published January 15, 2021 | 11:10 PM
Guatemala City, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 15th Jan, 2021 ) :A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit several towns in south and central Guatemala Friday, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties, officials said.
It struck at 10:10 am local time with its epicenter in the Pacific Ocean, Emilio Barillas of the Insivumeh seismology institute told reporters.
The quake hit at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) some 113 km from the nearest coastal town, he added.
The shake was felt in settlements on the south coast, as well as in the central region around the capital Guatemala City, said David de Leon, spokesman for the National Coordination for Disaster Reduction (Conred).
"At the moment, there are no reports of personal or material damage," said the spokesman, although verification on the ground was ongoing.
The Central American country is in a risk zone for earthquakes, located at a meeting of three tectonic plates.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Robinson, bowlers help New Zealand go 2-1 up against Pakistan
Shahzeb Chachar to hold khuli kachehri on April 26
Heatwave amid Israel's aggression in Gaza brings new misery, disease risk
Tourism must change, mayor says as Venice launches entry fee
Court adjourns Judicial Complex attack case till May 17
Nasreen Noori’s book ‘Popatan Jahra Khwab’ launched
Wafaqi Mohtasib inspection team visits Excise and taxation office
AJLAC announces 5th Conference titled ‘People’s Mandate: Safeguarding Civil ..
Pak-US officials engage to enhance trade, investment ties
IBCC to promote educational excellence, expand regional presence
Pakistani 'Blue Helmets' serving UN Peacekeeping Mission in DR Congo set to leav ..
Putin says plans to visit China in May
More Stories From Miscellaneous
-
PDMA predicts gusty wind, rain with thunder, hails
2 days ago -
Iranian president Raisi given guard of honour at PM House
4 days ago -
Intellectuals, writers accolades Naseer Mirza on his literary contribution
4 days ago -
Bahawalpur Adabi Sangat hosts memorable mushaira
4 days ago -
Cattle farming vital to alleviate poverty in rural areas
4 days ago -
Pakistan: A land of tourism, archeological wonders
5 days ago
-
Transforming education sector: from job hunters to job creators
7 days ago -
Amjad Bobby remembered on 19th death anniversary for timeless contributions to music
11 days ago -
Legendary actor Nadeem’s 26 films released on Eid-ul-Fitr days in 50 years
11 days ago -
Besant Hall Cultural Centre to celebrate evening with Sanam Marvi on 26 April
12 days ago -
Radio Bahawalpur presents program “Eidi Shidi”
14 days ago -
Radio Bahawalpur to broadcast Eid programs
17 days ago