Guatemala 2007 earthquake

Guatemala 2007 earthquake

On June 13th 2007, there was a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Guatemala. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake struck approximately 115 km (70 miles) south-southwest of Guatemala City. The USGS estimates the depth at 64.8 km (40.3 miles).

Officials in Guatemala City said they had no reports of injury or damage immediately after the quake, but it was reported that houses were damaged along the Pacific coast and there were mudslides in several areas.

External links

* [http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2007-06-13-guatemala_N.htm]
* [http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,281939,00.html Fox News]


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