TACANÁ, San Marcos Department — According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.8 magnitude quake occurred close to Mazapa Friday afternoon.

A tremor struck the area at 20:06 UTC (14:06 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was located approximately 7 km southeast of Mazapa and occurred at a depth of 148 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you noticed the quake by filling out their Felt Report form. 6 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, reporting they felt the tremor.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are mud wall and adobe block with concrete bond beam construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey