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Magnitude 6 earthquake in Guatemala leaves three injured and minor damage

2024-01-29T15:58+0100breakinglatest (en)

A magnitude 6 earthquake shook southern Guatemala on Friday night, leaving three people injured and minor damage to infrastructure. The tremor, which was recorded at 11:52 p.m. local time (05:52 GMT) with its epicenter on the coast of the department of Escuintla, in the Pacific, was felt in 12 of the 22 departments of the country.

6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Pacific Coast of Guatemala

2024-01-29T02:06+0100natureworldnews (en)

The recent report said that a 6.1 quake jolted parts of the Pacific Coast of Guatemala , which was felt in El Salvador. No major injuries or damages were reported after the earthquake . Authorities monitor the earthquake impacts and potential aftershocks. Pacific Coast of Guatemala Earthquake.

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - 9 Km Al Sureste De Tecojate, Guatemala, on Sunday, Jan 28, 2024, at 12:18 pm (Guatemala time)

2024-01-28T19:25+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

Nearby places The closest larger town where the quake might have been felt is Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa, a city with more than 110,000 inhabitants in Guatemala , in 57 km (35 mi) distance northeast of the epicenter. People likely experienced weak shaking there.

Strong quake in southern Guatemala jolts residents, felt in El Salvador

2024-01-28T08:29+0100bna-en (en)

Guatemala City, Jan. 28 (BNA): A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the southern Pacific coast of Guatemala late on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), causing some to flee their homes and with early reports of damage to buildings. The quake was also felt in neighboring El Salvador, Reuters reported.

World Earthquake Report for Sunday, 28 January 2024

2024-01-28T06:30+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

This report is being updated every hour. Magnitude 6 +: 1 earthquake Magnitude 5 +: 5 earthquakes Magnitude 4 +: 37 earthquakes Magnitude 3 +: 130 earthquakes Magnitude 2 +: 282 earthquakes No quakes of magnitude 7 or higher. Total seismic energy estimate: 1.2 x 10 14 joules (34.1 gigawatt hours, equivalent to 29323 tons of TNT or 1.

Still shaking in El Salvador

2024-01-28T04:34+0100breakinglatest (en)

In the last few hours, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) announced the parameters of the last earth movement recorded at 3:51 in the afternoon this Saturday and which generated alarm among the residents of the east of the country. which was where he felt most powerful. The magnitude of the tremor was 4.

Strong quake injures 3 in Guatemala

2024-01-28T04:08+0100thenews-pk (en)

GUATEMALA CITY: A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit southern Guatemala , injuring three people and causing minor damage, officials said Saturday. The quake struck shortly before midnight Friday, seven kilometers (four miles) from the town of Taxisco at a depth of 108 kilometers, according to the US Geological Survey.

Strong quake injures 3 in Guatemala

2024-01-28T02:04+0100thesundaily (en)

Guatemala City : A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit southern Guatemala, injuring three people and causing minor damage, officials said Saturday. The quake struck shortly before midnight Friday, seven kilometers (four miles) from the town of Taxisco at a depth of 108 kilometers, according to the US Geological Survey.

Strong quake injures 3 in Guatemala

2024-01-28T01:44+0100mb-com-ph (en)

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala - A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit southern Guatemala, injuring three people and causing minor damage, officials said Saturday. The quake struck shortly before midnight Friday, seven kilometers (four miles) from the town of Taxisco at a depth of 108 kilometers, according to the US Geological Survey.

Guatemala reports large earthquake

2024-01-28T00:36+0100california18 (en)

GUATEMALA CITY- A 6-magnitude earthquake shook the south of Guatemala on Friday night, with no reports of victims or material damage, official sources reported. The earthquake was recorded at 11:52 p.m. local time (05:52 GMT) with its epicenter on the coast of the southern department of Escuintla in....

Earthquake Shakes Central America

2024-01-27T23:15+0100telesurenglish (en)

The tremor was felt at 23:52 local time (05:52 GMT on Saturday), had a depth of 38.5 kilometers, with epicenter in the department of Escuintla, in the south of the country. | Photo: Google images An earthquake of magnitude 6 shook Guatemala on Friday night and was perceived in El Salvador, Honduras....

Earthquake TODAY: shakes Guatemala and El Salvador

2024-01-27T16:44+0100ruetir (en)

On Friday night, a strong earthquake of magnitude 6 was recorded in Guatemala and was felt in regions of El Salvador. The movement did not cause material damage or injuries. According to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN), the epicenter was in the department of Escuintla,....

Magnitude 6.1 quake hits Guatemala, no casualties reported

2024-01-27T14:47+0100mb-com-ph (en)

GUATEMALA City– A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit southern Guatemala on Friday night, with officials reporting no casualties or material damage. The quake struck at 11:52 pm (0552 GMT), seven kilometers (four miles) from the town of Taxisco at a depth of 108 kilometers, according to the US Geological Survey.

Strong Quake in Southern Guatemala Jolts Residents, Felt in El Salvador

2024-01-27T13:56+0100theepochtimes (en)

GUATEMALA CITY/SAN SALVADOR—A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the southern Pacific coast of Guatemala late on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), causing some to flee their homes and with early reports of damage to buildings. The quake was also felt in neighboring El Salvador.

6.1-magnitude quake hits Guatemala

2024-01-27T13:07+0100azertag (en)

Baku, January 27, AZERTAC An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 jolted Guatemala at 05:52:51 GMT on Saturday, Xinhua reports citing the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences. The epicenter, with a depth of 111.4 km, was initially determined to be at 14.12 degrees north latitude and 90.56 degrees west longitude.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 jolts residents in Guatemala

2024-01-27T12:59+0100thefinancialexpress (en)

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the southern Pacific coast of Guatemala late on Friday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS), causing some to flee their homes and with early reports of damage to buildings. The quake was also felt in neighbouring El Salvador.

Le Guatemala secoué par un séisme de magnitude 6

2024-01-27T12:00+0100mapecology (fr)

Le Guatemala secoué par un séisme de magnitude 6 Guatemala – Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 6 a frappé, vendredi soir, le sud du Guatemala, sans faire de victimes ou de dégâts, ont rapporté les autorités.

6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Guatemala, No Deaths Reported

2024-01-27T11:42+0100ndtvnews (en)

Guatemala : A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit southern Guatemala on Friday night, with officials reporting no casualties or material damage. The quake struck at 11:52 pm (0552 GMT), seven kilometers (four miles) from the town of Taxisco at a depth of 108 kilometers, according to the US Geological Survey.

Magnitude 6.1 Quake Hits Guatemala, No Casualties Reported

2024-01-27T11:26+0100channelstv (en)

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit southern Guatemala on Friday night, with officials reporting no casualties or material damage. The quake struck at 11:52 pm (0552 GMT), seven kilometers (four miles) from the town of Taxisco at a depth of 108 kilometers, according to the US Geological Survey.

Strong quake in southern Guatemala jolts residents, felt in El Salvador

2024-01-27T10:52+0100in-cyprus (en)

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the southern Pacific coast of Guatemala late on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), causing some to flee their homes and with early reports of damage to buildings. The quake was also felt in neighboring El Salvador.

Magnitude 6.1 quake hits Guatemala, no casualties reported

2024-01-27T10:01+0100thestandard-hk (en)

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit southern Guatemala on Friday night, with officials reporting no casualties or material damage. The quake struck at 11:52 pm (0552 GMT), seven kilometers (four miles) from the town of Taxisco at a depth of 108 kilometers, according to the US Geological Survey.

Guatemala, terremoto di magnitudo 6.1: epicentro vicino ad Antigua

2024-01-27T09:54+0100tag24 (it)

Notte di paura in Guatemala . Una scossa di terremoto di magnitudo 6.1 ha colpito il sud del Paese intorno alla mezzanotte locale di oggi 27 gennaio 2024. Guatemala, terremoto di magnitudo 6.1: nessun ferito. L’epicentro della scossa è stato registrato nell’ oceano Pacifico , a una profondità di 108....

Strong quake in southern Guatemala jolts residents, felt in El Salvador

2024-01-27T09:45+0100saltwire (en)

GUATEMALA CITY/SAN SALVADOR (Reuters) -A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the southern Pacific coast of Guatemala late on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), causing some to flee their homes and with early reports of damage to buildings. The quake was also felt in neighboring El Salvador.

Magnitude 6.0 quake strikes in southern Guatemala, felt in El Salvador

2024-01-27T09:43+0100thechronicleherald (en)

GUATEMALA CITY/SAN SALVADOR (Reuters) -A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the southern Pacific coast of Guatemala late on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), causing some to flee their homes and with early reports of damage to buildings. The quake was also felt in neighboring El Salvador.

6.1 Earthquake Shakes Guatemala and El Salvador, Villagers Flee in Panic

2024-01-27T09:38+0100archyde (en)

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Magnitude 6.0 quake strikes in southern Guatemala, felt in El Salvador Reuters |Updated just now |1 min read GUATEMALA CITY/SAN SALVADOR (Reuters) -A magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit the southern Pacific coast of Guatemala late on Friday, the country's INSIVUMEH seismological agency said.

2024-01-27T09:22+0100thechronicleherald (en)

Magnitude 6.0 quake strikes in southern Guatemala , felt in El Salvador. GUATEMALA CITY/SAN SALVADOR (Reuters) -A magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit the southern Pacific coast of Guatemala late on Friday, the country's INSIVUMEH seismological agency said. The quake that hit Guatemala's Escuintla region, was also felt in neighboring El Salvador.

Magnitude 6.0 quake strikes in southern Guatemala, felt in El Salvador

2024-01-27T09:18+0100saltwire (en)

GUATEMALA CITY/SAN SALVADOR (Reuters) -A magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit the southern Pacific coast of Guatemala late on Friday, the country's INSIVUMEH seismological agency said. The quake that hit Guatemala's Escuintla region, was also felt in neighboring El Salvador. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damages.

6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Guatemala, No Casualties Reported

2024-01-27T09:15+0100leadership (en)

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck southern Guatemala late Friday night, sending tremors through the region but causing no reported casualties or major damage. The temblor originated seven kilometers southeast of the town of Taxisco at a depth of 108 kilometers, according to the US Geological Survey, according to AFP.

Magnitude 6.0 quake strikes in southern Guatemala, tremors felt in El Salvador

2024-01-27T08:56+0100deccanherald (en)

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit the southern Pacific coast of Guatemala late on Friday, the country's INSIVUMEH seismological agency said. The quake that hit Guatemala's Escuintla region, was also felt in neighboring El Salvador. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damages.

Strong quake in southern Guatemala jolts residents, felt in El Salvador

2024-01-27T08:47+0100thetimes-za (en)

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the southern Pacific coast of Guatemala late on Friday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS), causing some to flee their homes and with early reports of damage to buildings. The quake was also felt in neighbouring El Salvador.

Magnitude 6.1 quake hits Guatemala, no casualties reported

2024-01-27T08:40+0100wn (en)

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the southern Pacific coast of Guatemala late on Friday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS), causing some to flee their homes and with early reports of damage to buildings. The quake was also felt in neighboring El Salvador.

6.0 magnitude earthquake hits Guatemala, El Salvador

2024-01-27T08:40+0100wn (en)

A representational image of seismic waves caused by an earthquake. — Al Arabiya A 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit the southern Pacific coast of Guatemala late Friday, Al Arabiya News reported citing the country's....

Magnitude 6.0 quake strikes in southern Guatemala, felt in El Salvador

2024-01-27T08:31+0100gmanews (en)

GUATEMALA CITY/SAN SALVADOR - A magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit the southern Pacific coast of Guatemala late on Friday, the country's INSIVUMEH seismological agency said. The quake that hit Guatemala's Escuintla region, was also felt in neighboring El Salvador. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damages.

6.1-magnitude quake hits Guatemala -- GFZ

2024-01-27T08:23+0100peopledaily (en)

BEIJING, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 jolted Guatemala at 05:52:51 GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 111.4 km, was initially determined to be at 14.12 degrees north latitude and 90.56 degrees west longitude.

6.1-magnitude quake hits Guatemala -- GFZ

2024-01-27T08:21+0100wn (en)

BEIJING, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 jolted Guatemala at 05:52:51 GMT on Saturday, the....

Magnitude 6.0 quake strikes in Guatemala, felt in El Salvador

2024-01-27T08:19+0100freemalaysiatoday (en)

The earthquake in Guatemala was also felt in neighbouring El Salvador. (AP pic) GUATEMALA CITY: A magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit the southern Pacific coast of Guatemala late on Friday, the country’s seismological agency said. The quake that hit Guatemala’s Escuintla region was also felt in neighbouring El Salvador.

Terremoto Guatemala, scossa di magnitudo 6.1 a Guazacapán, tutti i dettagli

2024-01-27T08:14+01003bmeteo (it)

Scossa di terremoto a Guazacapán, Guatemala . Una scossa di terremoto di magnitudo 6.1, si è verificata alle ore 00:10 (ore 07:10 in Italia) con epicentro nei pressi di Guazacapán, Guatemala. La profondità stimata è stata di circa 108 Km . Potete monitorare tutte le scosse in Italia e le principali....

Magnitude 6.1 quake hits Guatemala, no casualties reported

2024-01-27T08:12+0100malaymail (en)

Guatemala ’s Seismology Institute, which measured the tremor as 6.0, said it was felt in the south of the country, as well as in the Unesco World Heritage town of Antigua Guatemala, 45 kilometres southwest of the capital Guatemala City. — AFP pic. GUATEMALA CITY, Jan 27 — A 6.

Le Guatemala a été secoué par un séisme de magnitude 6 ce vendredi

2024-01-27T08:06+0100rtbf (fr)

Un séisme de magnitude 6 a secoué vendredi soir le sud du Guatemala , ont annoncé les autorités, qui n'ont pas recensé de victimes ou dégâts matériels dans un premier temps. Le tremblement de terre a été enregistré à 23h52 heure locale (06h52, heure de Bruxelles) avec son épicentre dans l'océan....

Magnitude 6.1 quake hits Guatemala, no casualties reported

2024-01-27T08:05+0100thepeninsulaqatar (en)

Guatemala City: A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit southern Guatemala on Friday night, with officials reporting no casualties or material damage. The quake struck at 11:52 pm (0552 GMT), seven kilometers (four miles) from the town of Taxisco at a depth of 108 kilometers, according to the US Geological Survey.

Magnitude 6.1 Quake Hits Guatemala, No Casualties Reported

2024-01-27T07:55+0100barrons (en)

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit southern Guatemala on Friday night, with officials reporting no casualties or material damage. The quake struck at 11:52 pm (0552 GMT), seven kilometers (four miles) from the town of Taxisco at a depth of 108 kilometers, according to the US Geological Survey.

Strong quake in southern Guatemala jolts residents, felt in El Salvador

2024-01-27T07:55+0100devdiscourse (en)

The earthquake's epicenter was near the Guatemala n town of Taxisco, about 60 miles (100 km) south of the capital Guatemala City, where alarms sounded and some frightened residents evacuated their homes. USGS said the quake struck at a depth of 108 km (67 miles).

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes Guatemala

2024-01-27T07:54+0100wn (en)

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Guatemala on Saturday, the German Research Center....

Guatemala-quake

2024-01-27T07:51+0100nampa (en)

Magnitude 6.1 quake hits Guatemala , no casualties reported Guatemala City, Jan 27, 2024 (AFP) - A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit southern Guatemala on Friday night, with officials reporting no casualties or material damage. The quake struck at 11:52 pm (0552 GMT), seven kilometers (four miles) from....

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes Guatemala

2024-01-27T07:46+0100khaleejtimes (en)

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Guatemala on Saturday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ)said. The quake was at a depth of 119 km (73.9 miles), GFZ said. Stay up to date with the latest news. The former foreign minister urges Imran Khan's party workers to support him in the election on February 8.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes Guatemala - GFZ

2024-01-27T07:28+0100timesofindia (en)

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Guatemala on Saturday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ)said. The quake was at a depth of 119 km (73.9 miles), GFZ said.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes Guatemala – GFZ

2024-01-27T07:28+0100cde-news (en)

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1st LD Writethru: 6.1-magnitude quake hits Guatemala -- GFZ

2024-01-27T07:27+0100china.org.cn (en)

BEIJING, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 jolted Guatemala at 05:52:51 GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 111.4 km, was initially determined to be at 14.12 degrees north latitude and 90.56 degrees west longitude.

Urgent: 6.1-magnitude quake hits Guatemala -- GFZ

2024-01-27T07:27+0100china.org.cn (en)

BEIJING, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 jolted Guatemala at 05:52:51 GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. Enditem.

6.1-magnitude quake hits Guatemala – GFZ

2024-01-27T07:25+0100bssnews (en)

BEIJING, Jan, 27, 2024 (BSS/Xinhua) - An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 jolted Guatemala at 05:52:51 GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

Magnitude 6.0 quake strikes in southern Guatemala, felt in El Salvador

2024-01-27T07:24+0100devdiscourse (en)

SHARE; A magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit the southern Pacific coast of Guatemala late on Friday, the country's INSIVUMEH seismological agency said. The quake that hit Guatemala's Escuintla region, was also felt in neighboring El Salvador. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damages.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes Guatemala - GFZ Reuters |Updated 6 minutes ago |1 min read (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Guatemala on Saturday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ)said. The quake was at a depth of 119 km (73.9 miles), GFZ said. (Reporting by Nilutpal Timsina in Bengaluru; Editing by William .

2024-01-27T07:22+0100thechronicleherald (en)

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes Guatemala - GFZ. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS. (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Guatemala on Saturday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ)said. The quake was at a depth of 119 km (73.9 miles), GFZ said.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes Guatemala - GFZ (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Guatemala on Saturday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ)said. The quake was at a depth of 119 km (73.9 miles), GFZ said. (Reporting by Nilutpal Timsina in Bengaluru; Editing by William ...

2024-01-27T07:20+0100saltwire (en)

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes Guatemala - GFZ. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS. (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Guatemala on Saturday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ)said. The quake was at a depth of 119 km (73.9 miles), GFZ said.

Forte terremoto nel Sud del Guatemala | DATI e MAPPE

2024-01-27T07:18+0100meteoweb (it)

Forte terremoto in Guatemala , nel Sud del Paese. L’INGV segnala un sisma magnitudo Mwp 6.0 , avvenuto alle 06:52 ora italiana (23:52 ora locale) ad una profondità di 117 km. Non si hanno al momento notizie di danni a persone o cose.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes Guatemala - GFZ

2024-01-27T07:13+0100devdiscourse (en)

Representative Image Image Credit: ANI SHARE; A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Guatemala on Saturday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ)said. The quake was at a depth of 119 km (73.9 miles), GFZ said. (This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.

Significant magnitude 6.1 quake hits 32 km southeast of Escuintla, Guatemala late at night

2024-01-27T07:10+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 occurred only 10 minutes ago 32 km southeast of Escuintla, Guatemala , the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported. The quake hit at an intermediate depth of 111 km beneath the epicenter near Escuintla, Municipio de Escuintla, Departamento de Escuintla,....

Strong mag. 6.1 earthquake - Guatemala on Friday, Jan 26, 2024, at 11:52 pm (Guatemala time) - information

2024-01-27T07:10+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

Significant magnitude 6.1 quake hits 32 km southeast of Escuintla, Guatemala late at night. An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 occurred only 10 minutes ago 32 km southeast of Escuintla, Guatemala, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported. The quake hit at an intermediate depth of 111 km....

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