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.

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.