A woman died in the earthquake in Guatemala.

A woman died as a result of an earthquake in Guatemala, a house wall fell on her. This was announced on July 29 by the Emisoras Unidas portal.

"A woman died as a result of the earthquakes that struck Guatemala on Tuesday, July 29. The case was registered in the municipality of Komapa, Jutiapa," the publication says.

Mayor Cesar Vasquez commented to the newspaper that the woman died as a result of the collapse of the wall of the house. He also said that he was aware of the victims in various incidents. It is specified that they have received appropriate assistance. The city suffered multiple material damage. According to the Guatemalan authorities, the magnitude of the earthquake was 5.8.

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Earlier, tremors were reported in Japan and Pakistan.

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) reported on July 29 that an earthquake of magnitude 6.9 occurred off the coast of Macquarie Island, belonging to the Australian state of Tasmania. The earthquake was located at a depth of 10 km. There is no information about damage or casualties caused by the tremors. The tsunami threat was not announced.

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