Local Editor

A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake and at least three aftershocks shook northwestern Nicaragua on Thursday night, triggering panic among residents.

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

The 6.1 quake struck at 9:25 pm, centered 17 kilometers east of Puerto Morazan near the Honduras border at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the United States Geological Survey.

It was followed by three weaker aftershocks within the next 20 minutes, USGS said.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team