Guatemala's government urged residents to stay calm and follow official recommendations after a magnitude 5.6 quake off its coast was felt in neighboring countries Tuesday morning, Reuters reported.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) placed the epicenter 43 kilometers south of Puerto San Jose, a coastal town, at a depth of 35 kilometers.
Reuters reported that buildings shook in Guatemala City, with tremors also felt in El Salvador and Nicaragua. Authorities had not initially reported major damage or casualties. El Salvador reported no tsunami threat, Reuters said.
