The first earthquake, which had a magnitude of 5.2, hit southern Guatemala around mid-afternoon. It occurred about 60 kilometers from the capital city, Guatemala City. Following this, several aftershocks were recorded, with magnitudes ranging between 3.9 and 5.6.
A series of earthquakes hit Guatemala on Tuesday afternoon, prompting government officials to ask residents to leave buildings to avoid injuries from possible aftershocks.
The first earthquake, which had a magnitude of 5.2, hit southern Guatemala around mid-afternoon. It occurred about 60 kilometers from the capital city, Guatemala City, according to the country’s seismological institute. Following this, several aftershocks were recorded, with magnitudes ranging between 3.9 and 5.6.
