A strong 5,7-degree earthquake struck Nicaragua and El Salvador, in whose capital San Salvador a large number of buildings were evacuated.
The Geological Survey of the United States of America (USA) announced that the earthquake occurred off the coast of Nicaragua at a depth of 70 kilometers, but was also felt throughout El Salvador, reports AP.
The epicenter of the earthquake was about 200 kilometers southeast of San Salvador, the Salvadoran authorities said, stating that all government buildings were evacuated according to the protocols provided for in such situations.
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