Magnitude 6.8 earthquake recorded off Guatemalan coast

The US Geological Survey says a magnitude 6.8 earthquake has hit off Guatemala's Pacific coast.

Residents of Guatemala City report feeling the 6:31 am (local time) quake, but there are no immediate reports of what damage it may have caused.

The Geological Survey says the quake was centered about 24 miles (38 kilometres) southwest of Puerto San Jose and 6 miles (10 kilometres) below the surface.