Guatemala Earthquakes Kill 4, Injure Hundreds, Cause Widespread Damage

Guatemala has been shaken by more than 150 earthquakes and aftershocks since Tuesday afternoon, with magnitudes ranging from 3.0 to 5.7, causing significant disruption and damage in the region. The main epicenter was located in the Sacatepéquez department, with aftershocks affecting Escuintla and Guatemala department, resulting in landslides that blocked roads and led to evacuations. At least four people have died, including two men killed by falling rocks while traveling on a road in Escuintla and a woman who was buried by debris near the capital. Over 300 people have been injured, with some hospitalized, and the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction has declared an orange alert to respond to ongoing emergencies. Families in affected areas have been forced to sleep outdoors as aftershocks continue, and President Bernardo Arévalo has urged suspension of classes and remote work to facilitate rescue and damage assessment efforts. The tremors were even felt as far away as El Salvador.