It occurred one hundred and one miles southwest of the capital, Guatemala City.
At least forty-eight people were killed, with hundreds more injured.
Government offices in the state of San Marcos were amongst the buildings totally destroyed by the quake.
Two thousand soldiers have been called up to help with the relief and search and rescue efforts.
The quake was felt throughout Central America and as far north as Mexico City, around seven hundred and fifty miles away.
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