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09BELMOPAN206
2009-05-28 22:16:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Belmopan
Cable title:  

EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE MISSES BELIZE

Tags:  SOCI REF EAID AEMR BH 
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R 282216Z MAY 09
FM AMEMBASSY BELMOPAN
TO SECSTATE WASHDC 1845
INFO WHA CENTRAL AMERICA COLLECTIVE
UNCLAS BELMOPAN 000206 


DEPT FOR WHA/CEN - CHRIS ASHE, USAID/OFDA - CHRISTINE LEONARDO

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: SOCI REF EAID AEMR BH
SUBJECT: EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE MISSES BELIZE

UNCLAS BELMOPAN 000206


DEPT FOR WHA/CEN - CHRIS ASHE, USAID/OFDA - CHRISTINE LEONARDO

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: SOCI REF EAID AEMR BH
SUBJECT: EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE MISSES BELIZE


1. On May 28, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of
Honduras, followed by a 4.8 magnitude aftershock. While the
earthquake was felt in Belize, only minor shaking was experienced.
No major damage has been reported by the Government of Belize, and
only minor damage has been observed by Embassy employees and local
Wardens. The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) has
not asked for any outside assistance related to this incident.
Embassy Belmopan will continue to monitor the situation.

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