Overview

• On Tuesday afternoon, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck about 60 kilometers south of Guatemala City and was followed by aftershocks up to magnitude 5.6.
• CONRED recommended the evacuation of both public and private buildings as a preventive measure against further tremors.
• Emergency teams have inspected schools, hospitals, roads and buildings across southern Guatemala to assess damage risks.
• Preliminary evaluations have found only small-scale damage such as cracks and no major building collapses or serious injuries.
• Officials continue to monitor seismic activity closely and urge residents to remain vigilant in the country’s tectonically active zone.