The USGS has reported that a strong 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Guatemala earlier on Saturday.
The epicentre of the quake was at a depth of 47.6 kilometres and was located 41 kilometres north of Champerico, Retalhuleu Department, and 66.7 kilometres northeast of Tiquisate in Escuintla Municipality.
No information on casualties or damage has been reported so far.