Guatemala City:A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Guatemala, causing buildings in the capital to shake, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
According to Qatar News Agency, there have been no immediate reports of injuries or damage resulting from the earthquake. The earthquake was recorded 43 kilometers south of the coastal town of Puerto San Jose, at a depth of 35 kilometers.
The tremor was also felt by residents in neighboring El Salvador and Nicaragua. Both countries have indicated that there is no risk of a tsunami following the earthquake.
On a related note, Guatemala is situated over an active geological zone, leading to frequent strong earthquakes across Central America and the Caribbean. Just recently, on September 16, a 5.3-magnitude earthquake was reported in southern Guatemala.