A 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck off Guatemala's Pacific coast, reportedly killing at least eight. Though Guatemala's president says at least 15 people are dead.
Guatemalan President Otto Perez Molina declared a national alert and advised people in affected areas to evacuate tall buildings as a precaution.
Alot of people have fled from their offices and homes around the region.
Quake officials said the tremor hit at about 10:35 local time (1635 GMT) about 23km (15 miles) from the coastal town of Champerico. This region is prone to earthquakes
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