Major quake off Honduras

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8071568.stm
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The earthquake hit 64km (39 miles) north-east of Roatan, one of Honduras' Isles de la Bahia in the Caribbean Sea, in the early hours of Thursday.

A tsunami watch was put in place for Guatemala, Belize and Honduras.

But it was called off after the danger passed.

Rapid currents

The 7.1 magnitude quake struck at 0324 local time (0824 GMT) at a relatively shallow depth of 10km (six miles), according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

It was really strong. I have never felt anything like that
Raul Gonzalez
Hotel receptionist in north Honduras

Tremors were felt in dozens of cities across the region and as far north as Cancun in Mexico.