Central America rocked by strong quake

A STRONG earthquake has rocked Guatemala and parts of El Salvador, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage in either country.

Tue, 19 Jan, 2010 - 00:00

The US Geological Survey (USGS) says the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.0.

The USGS says it hit yesterday morning about 97 kilometres south-west of Guatemala City. There were reports of shaking in the Guatemalan countryside and in El Salvador as well.

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Courts Place: Central America Place: Guatemala Place: El Salvador Place: Guatemala City Place: Puerto Quetzal Person: Luis Medina Organisation: US Geological Survey Organisation: USGS

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