On the morning of 10 November, a magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Guatemala.
As a result, residents in the country’s capital, Guatemala City, felt buildings shaking, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, according to Reuters.
According to the agency, the tremors were recorded 43 kilometres south of the coastal town of Puerto San José at a depth of 35 kilometres.
Local authorities have not reported any serious damage or casualties. The Guatemalan government urged citizens to remain calm and follow the guidance of official services.
The earthquake was also felt by residents in neighbouring El Salvador and Nicaragua. El Salvador’s authorities said there was no tsunami threat.