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7.2-Magnitude earthquake rocks El Salvador

An earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale hit El Salvador and neighbouring countries on Thursday.

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San Salvador, Nov 2: An earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale hit El Salvador and neighbouring countries on Thursday, although no damage or injuries have been reported yet, the Environment and Natural Resources Ministry reported.

The quake, which was felt all over El Salvador, forced various institutions to evacuate their personnel as a preventive measure against possible building collapses, EFE news reported.

Earthquake

Reports from different offices of the country's Civil Protection agency are being awaited.

The temblor's epicentre was located off the coast of the city of Usulutan, 100 kilometres (62 miles) from the Salvadoran capital and at a depth of 33 km.

IANS

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