7.5-magnitude quake hits off Guatemala's pacific coast

WASHINGTON - Reuters

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A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off Guatemala's Pacific Coast today, the U.S. Geological Survey said, Reuters reported.

The temblor was centered about 45 km southwest of Champerico, Guatemala, at depth of 33 km, USGS said. The quake was originally reported at a magnitude of 7.3.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center did not issue a tsunami warning.