honduras earthquake
A tsunami watch is in place in the Pacific after a powerful earthquake of 7.1 magnitude struck northeast of Roatan in Honduras early today, the U.S. Geological Survey said.The quake that hit 39 miles (64 km) northeast of Roatan, Islas de la Bahia, had a shallow depth of 6.2 miles (10 km).It is not yet known if there are any casualties.
The tsunami watch was in effect for Honduras and Belize, Guatemala, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.
Roatan is a popular tourist destination, surrounded by the world's second-largest coral reef - a stunning natural masterpieces that, if a tsunami strikes, could be put under threat.
The quake was originally reported to have a 7.4 magnitude.
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