A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific Ocean near the Guatemala-Mexico border on May 12, 2024.
Guatemala is prone to earthquakes due to the convergence of the Caribbean and Cocos tectonic plates, as well as local geological faults. A major earthquake of 7.5 magnitude in 1976 claimed some 23,000 lives.
No immediate reports of victims following the earthquake, but three landslides were reported on the Cito Zarco highway.
The epicenter was located about 90 km from the coast of San Marcos department in Guatemala and at a depth of 25 km.
The quake was felt in both countries and caused some buildings to collapse in Quetzaltenango and San Marcos departments of Guatemala. Structural damage was also reported in El Mosquito subdivision of San Pedro Sacatepéquez.
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 struck the Pacific Ocean near the southwestern border of Guatemala and Mexico on May 12, 2024. The epicenter was located about 90 kilometers (55 miles) from the coast of San Marcos department in Guatemala and at a depth of 25 kilometers. According to various reports, no immediate victims have been reported following the earthquake. However, three landslides were reported on the Cito Zarco highway.
Guatemala is prone to earthquakes due to the convergence of the Caribbean and Cocos tectonic plates, as well as local geological faults. A major earthquake of 7.5 magnitude in 1976 claimed some 23,000 lives.
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A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 struck Guatemala near its southwestern border with Mexico at 5:39 am (1139 GMT).
The epicenter of the quake was in the Pacific Ocean, 90 kilometers (55 miles) from the coast of San Marcos department and at a depth of 25 kilometers.
No victims have been reported following the earthquake.
Three landslides were reported on the Cito Zarco highway.
Guatemala is prone to tremors due to the convergence of the Caribbean and Cocos tectonic plates, as well as local geological faults. A 1976 quake of 7.5 magnitude claimed some 23,000 lives.
