Managua, Apr 24 (AP) The US Geological Survey says an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 has struck in the Pacific off the coast of Nicaragua.

The temblor was centered about 165 kilometers west-northwest of the capital of Managua and 64 kilometers west of the town of Chinandega.

The earthquake occurred around 8:30 p.m. Monday at a depth of about 46 kilometers.

There were no immediate reports of damage.(AP) AMS

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