Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes Guatemala, affecting tens of thousands, 3 dead
6.2 magnitude earthquake shakes – AFP Report on 17 Feb. regarding progress following birth. earthquake 6.2 Magnitude is centered in the city of Escuintla of Guatemala And at a depth of regarding 84 kilometers on Feb. 16, the tremor was felt as far away as El Salvador and Mexico.
Rescuers said the earthquake triggered landslides that blocked roads. Homes were destroyed, causing heat for nearly 25,000 people and regarding 31,300 without electricity.
At the same time, three people have died from acute heart attacks that authorities say are linked to the earthquake.
A machine removes debris as a landslide and a fallen tree block a road, following an earthquake that hit El Hato, Guatemala. PHOTO REUTERS
Three women died of heart attacks, which officials linked to the quake without specifying how they were related. REUTERS
The quake that struck western Guatemala, caused landslides on roads, damage to houses and power outages affecting 31,300 people. PHOTO REUTERS
A man checks a crack on a wall of the San Juan Obispo church damaged during an earthquake that hit Amatitlan, Guatemala. REUTERS
A woman prays at the San Juan Obispo church damaged during an earthquake that hit southwestern Guatemala, in Amatitlan. REUTERS
Members of the CONRED inspect the San Juan Bautista church damaged during an earthquake that hit Amatitlan, Guatemala. REUTERS
Members of the CONRED look at the damages at the San Juan Obispo church, following the 6.2 quake that hit the area. (AFP PHOTO)
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