TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) registered a strong earthquake near the coast of Nicaragua.

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has hit 89 kilometres southwest of Managua, Nicaragua, according to the EMSC, Sputnik reported.

The quake was at a depth of 35 kilometres. No tsunami alert has been issued following the quake.

There have been no reports of casualties or damage caused by the earthquake so far.

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