World News | Nicaragua Rattled by 6.7-magnitude Earthquake
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The Pacific coast of Nicaragua was rattled by a 6.7-magnitude earthquake early Wednesday.
Mexico City, Apr 21 (AP) The Pacific coast of Nicaragua was rattled by a 6.7-magnitude earthquake early Wednesday.
But the country's national disaster prevention agency did not immediately report any damages or deaths.
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The US Geological Survey said the quake occurred about 36 miles (58 km) west south-west of the coastal town of Masachapa, which itself is located southwest of the capital, Managua.
The quake hit Wednesday at around 1:42 am local time (7:42 am UTC).
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Vice President Rosario Murillo said the quake was felt along the coast, and officials were monitoring for any reports of damage. (AP)
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