An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 was reported in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Nicaragua, said the US Geological Survey.
No tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 was reported in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Nicaragua, said the US Geological Survey.
The quake, which was at a moderate depth of 30 kilometers (20 miles) occurred at 4:57 a.m. (0957 GMT) on Wednesday some 78.2 kilometers (48.5 miles) off the coast of the beach resort of Jiquilillo.
No tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage.
(AP)