The Nationwide Institute of Seismology (Insivumeh) reported {that a} 6.5 magnitude earthquake shook Guatemala’s border with Mexico yesterday with none casualties being reported, though it brought on some collapses and harm to a hospital.
The tremor befell at 05:39 native time, with the epicenter in Pacific Ocean, 90 kilometers off the coast of the division of San Marcos, bordering Mexico, southwest of the capital of Guatemala. As well as, it had a depth of 25 kilometers and brought on no victims, based on a press launch.
Nevertheless, “slight harm” has been reported on the San Marcos Nationwide Hospital, the place cracks and harm occurred to the false ceiling, stated the Coordinator for Catastrophe Discount.
This state establishment additionally reported three landslides on the Cito Zarco freeway, between kilometers 208 and 215.
In Mexico, the Tapachula metropolis council reported that no harm has been reported, however really helpful being alert to the opportunity of aftershocks.
Guatemala often suffers earthquakes because of the convergence of the Caribe and Cocos tectonic plates, along with native geological faults that generate a collection of actions. Based on authorities, 90% of Guatemalan territory is vulnerable to tremors. /24 HOURS
