Strong quake in Guatemala jolts residents, felt in El Salvador

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) stated that the quake caused some people to flee their homes and with early reports of damage to buildings.

The quake was also felt in neighbouring El Salvador.

The earthquake's epicentre was near the Guatemalan town of Taxisco, about 60 miles (100 km) south of the capital Guatemala City, where alarms sounded, and some frightened residents evacuated their homes.
USGS said the quake struck at a depth of 108 km (67 miles).