Nicaragua has strong earthquakes, spreading to many neighboring countries

The magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred in western Nicaragua but tremors were felt in Honduras, El Salvador, and even Costa Rica.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the earthquake center is only about 25 km from cities of Chinandega and El Viejo and only 10 km deep. The initial measured intensity is 6.4 Richter, then adjusted to 6.1 Richter.

Image of damage caused by earthquakes shared by people on the Internet - (Photo: Twitter / RT).

"The earthquake is felt almost throughout the country," La Prensa quoted Nicaragua government spokesman Rosario Murillo as saying. She also described this earthquake as "unusually large and powerful".

Within 20 minutes after the earthquake, there were three strong aftershocks of 5.1, Richter, 4.8 Richter scale and 4.6 Richter scale.

Local people said they felt the ground shake for a long time. People in El Salvador, Honduras and Costa Rica countries also felt the earthquake.

Map of the earthquake area - (Photo: RT).

People run away from the house when earthquake - (Photo: Twitter / RT).

The government of Nicaragua said a church near the epicenter was damaged by the earthquake, and they were still testing the extent of damage in other areas. There is no information about casualties yet.