
According to the National Earthquake, Volcano, Meteorology and Hydrology Institute of Guatemala, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake occurred at 15:21 local time on the 29th in the southern Hutijapa province near the border with El Salvador, with a depth of 5 kilometers. Subsequently, several aftershocks occurred nearby, with magnitudes ranging from 3.4 to 5.7. Official reports have not yet been released regarding casualties or property damage.
The National Disaster Reduction Coordination Committee of Guatemala advises local residents to take precautions against risks and to prepare for emergency evacuations. (CCTV) Gong Xiangcheng