A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 struck the border region between Mexico and Guatemala on Sunday morning, causing widespread panic and minor damage. The epicenter of the quake was located just off the Pacific coast, west-southwest of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, where the Suchiate River separates the two countries. The earthquake was felt strongly in both Mexico and Guatemala, with some areas experiencing landslides and cracked walls in buildings. However, there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.