A earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Guatemala in the morning of November 7, 2012. The strongest earthquake since 1976 for the nation left at least 52 dead and thousands of others without homes, electricity and water. San Marcos department, located at the border with Mexico, was the hardest hit region.

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Location: San Marcos department, Guatemala
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