Summary
A series of earthquakes and aftershocks in Guatemala caused four deaths and significant property damage. The quakes, starting on Tuesday, led to landslides, blocked roads, and forced some people to sleep outside due to safety concerns.
Key Facts
- More than 150 earthquakes and aftershocks have occurred in Guatemala since Tuesday.
- The earthquakes ranged in magnitude from 3.0 to 5.7.
- Four people have died, including a woman, her dog, a 13-year-old boy, and two men in a truck.
- Landslides and fallen rocks blocked roads, causing safety hazards.
- Many homes were damaged, and some families stayed outside due to fear of further tremors.
- The epicenter of the main quake was in Sacatepéquez, with aftershocks in Escuintla and Guatemala department.
- The tremors were also felt in neighboring El Salvador.
