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6.1 magnitude quake hits off El Salvador; no damage reports

A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake has hit in the Pacific off the coast of El Salvador, but there have been no reports of serious damage or injuries

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AP October 29, 2018 5:45 IST

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit in the Pacific off the coast of El Salvador on Sunday, but there were no reports of serious damage or injuries.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the tremor occurred 24 kilometers (about 15 miles) under the surface. Its epicenter was 93.4 kilometers (60 miles) southwest of the Salvadoran coastal town of Acajutla.

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