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Belize Earthquake Update: Five Confirmed Dead.

This update from Reuters confirms that at least five are dead following the 7.1 earthquake this morning.

Honduras, Belize, and Guatemala being the most affected.  The tsunami alert has been lifted and witnesses in Belize confirm there was “no wave activity”.  Power outages continue in Southern Belize, and the Roatan of Honduras. The reported deaths were children crushed while sleeping in their home near Roatan, Honduras.

Updated @ 2PM Central Time:
Toledo Institute for Development and Environment or TIDE Belize is reporting:

“For the most part, damage was minimal, but we are concerned about the damage to the village of Monkey River. We understand that at least five houses have been damaged and that utility poles were also toppled…

Monkey River is going to need help…

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Big quake off Honduras kills 5, crumbles houses | International | Reuters.

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  • belizenewspost (author) said:

    Does anyone have images of the damage caused by the quake? Belize News Post would love to share them with our community.

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