5.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Guatemala’s Obispo Region (VIDEO)

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck Guatemala on Tuesday, July 8, shaking communities across the Obispo region and causing a landslide.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed that the quake was centered in Amatitlán, a municipality south of Guatemala City, at a shallow depth of just 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles), intensifying the impact felt on the surface.

Residents in the area reported feeling significant tremors, with the USGS receiving at least 90 eyewitness reports shortly after the quake. The tremor has drawn concern from local authorities, especially as the landslide has raised potential safety and accessibility issues in affected areas.

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This seismic event comes just one day after a powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake rocked Riverton, New Zealand, on Monday, July 7. That earthquake originated at a depth of about 22 kilometers (14 miles) and was felt widely across parts of the South Island, although no major damage was reported.

Hours before the New Zealand quake, a smaller 3.5-magnitude tremor was recorded in Akutan, Alaska, on Sunday, July 6, occurring at a depth of 60.5 kilometers (38 miles).

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The cluster of earthquakes across different regions within a short timeframe underscores ongoing global seismic activity. While experts have not yet linked the events directly, the close succession of these quakes is a stark reminder of the unpredictability of tectonic movements.

Authorities in Guatemala are continuing to monitor the situation closely, urging residents in high-risk areas to stay informed and follow safety protocols. As recovery efforts begin in Obispo and surrounding regions, attention is also turning toward strengthening earthquake preparedness and infrastructure resilience in quake-prone zones.

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