A strong earthquake was felt throughout Guatemala, which caused much alarm among the population, especially in the south and east, where it was strongly felt.
According to official information from the Insituto de Sismologia, Vulcanologia, Meteorologia e Hidrologia (Insivumeh), the earthquake measured 6.6 on the Richter scale.
The first shake was felt at 13:41, and continuing tremors insued.
The epicenter of the quake was 200 kms from the capital, and 75.20 kms from the coast of Chiapas. Technically it is known that it occured at the Placa de Los Cocos.
Emergency services are calling for calm during futher tremors and to have emergency supplies handy.
Updates on damages will be reported as verified news comes in.
We felt it in Antigua. Quite an eerie feeling.
Posted by: Kim at October 17, 2008 10:32 AM