Dominican Republic and Nicaragua cap week of powerful earthquakes

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An earthquake of 5.1 magnitude shook Nicaragua’s Pacific coast on Friday and was felt intensely in different parts of the country, including the capital, Managua. Although the earthquake caused concern among the population, the authorities reported that, in principle, no casualties or material damage were recorded. The movement occurred at 5:57 (local time) and had its epicenter in the Pacific Ocean, about 20 kilometers south-east of the El Tran…