6.8 Quake Hits Pacific Coast of Guatemala

Posted: Thursday, June 22, 2017. 9:36 am CST.

Photo: CONRED Guatemala

By BBN Staff: This morning, a magnitude 6.8 Earthquake hit the pacific coast of Guatemala.

Around 6:31 am, Guatemalans reported feeling the tremor.

According to the Geological Survey, the quake was centered about 24 miles (38 kilometers) southwest of Puerto San Jose and 6 miles (10 kilometers) below the surface.

Guatemala’s emergency management system, (CONRED) posted this morning on its social media page that it is monitoring for any damage.

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