Honduras Tsunami Alert after 7.1 Earthquake

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A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake has struck off the northern coast of Honduras - sparking a Tsunami alert.

Map of Honduras showing Roatan, on the Isles de la Bahia in the Caribbean Sea

The underwater huge tremor hit north east of Roatan, on the Islas de la Bahia, the US Geological Survey said.
It struck 80 miles (130 kms) from La Ceiba, Honduras, and 200 miles (320kms) from capital city Tegucigalpa.
A tsunami watch was in effect for Honduras and Belize, Guatemala, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said.
The 'quake was originally reported to have a 7.4 magnitude.
Roatan is large Caribbean resort area popular for its scuba diving, snorkelling and dolphin-watching.
One hotel, Anthony's Key, is well known. There was no immediate report of damage.
In Guatemala City, people ran into the streets in their pyjamas after being woken by the tremor.
But firefighter Byron Juarez in Guatemala City says a nationwide survey has not revealed any reports of damage.

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i doubt one has hit because it would have been reported now.