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Earthquake of 5.6 Magnitude Strikes 8 Km Northwest of Casillas, Guatemala - USGS

08:59 GMT, 9 November 2019
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A strong 5.6 -magnitude earthquake has shaken Guatemala, according to according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
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The quake's epicentre was 8.2 km (5.1 miles) northwest of the town of Casillas and around 50 km (31 miles) southwest of the capital, Guatemala City.

Earthquake struck at a depth of 197 km (122 miles), the USGS said.

​There are no immediate reports of damage and injuries.

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