Great Earthquakes In Diverse Places
Large Earthquake reported in Guatemala
Reuters
Tuesday, February 23, 2010; 6:36 AM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A 5.6 magnitude earthquake shook Guatemala early
on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
The quake hit at 4:52 a.m. local time (1052 GMT) at a depth of 4.5
miles, centered 51 miles north northeast of Huehuetenago, and 106 miles
north northwest of Guatemala City.
A 5.6 magnitude quake is capable of considerable damage but there were
no immediate reports of damage or injuries.