Honduras Earthquake

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck about 75 miles off the coast of La Ceiba, a northeast beach town of Honduras on May 28, 2009. The quake lasted about 30 seconds and began at 2:24 a.m. A tsunami watch was issued for Belize, Guatemala and Honduras but was later lifted.OrlandoSentinel.com: Powerful Quake Topples Homes Along Coast in Honduras... (May 28, 2009)

Initial reports estimate that at least 6 people were killed in the earthquake and at least 40 were injured.Chron.com: 7.1 earthquake topples homes, kills 6 in Honduras (May 28, 2009)

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Date of Honduras earthquake

May 28, 2009OrlandoSentinel.com: Powerful Quake Topples Homes Along Coast in Honduras... (May 28, 2009)
Time of quake

2:24 a.m.OrlandoSentinel.com: Powerful Quake Topples Homes Along Coast in Honduras... (May 28, 2009)
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Earthquake lasted about 30 secondsOrlandoSentinel.com: Powerful Quake Topples Homes Along Coast in Honduras... (May 28, 2009)
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Was a 7.1 magnitude earthquake according to the U.S. Geological Survey in Colorado
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Epicenter located 75 miles northeast of La Ceiba, Honduras
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Depth of earthquake was about 6.2 milesTelegraph: Earthquake Off Honduras Triggers Tsunami Alert in Caribbean (May 28, 2009)
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The Honduras earthquake could be felt as far as Guatemala
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At least 24 homes collapsed
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The Democracy Bridge that crosses the Ulua river in El Progreso collapsedOrlandoSentinel.com: Powerful Quake Topples Homes Along Coast in Honduras... (May 28, 2009)
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Internet, telephone and electricity services were lost throughout much of Honduras
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A 4.8 magnitude after shock struck about three hours after the initial earthquakeOrlandoSentinel.com: Powerful Quake Topples Homes Along Coast in Honduras... (May 28, 2009)
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Destroyed at least 57 homesChron.com: 7.1 earthquake topples homes, kills 6 in Honduras (May 28, 2009)
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Damaged upwards of 60 homesChron.com: 7.1 earthquake topples homes, kills 6 in Honduras (May 28, 2009)
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Two churches and 14 schools were damaged by the earth quakeChron.com: 7.1 earthquake topples homes, kills 6 in Honduras (May 28, 2009)
Islands closest to the epicenter

Roatan and Utila
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Epicenter was 730 miles Southwest of Miami, Florida

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