Earthquake strikes coast off El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua; no damage reported

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit the coast offshore El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, with local authorities telling Reuters there was no initial reports of damage.

El Salvador's environment ministry added there was no tsunami threat.

The quake, which had a depth of 77.3 kilometers, was felt in the capital San Salvador, a Reuters witness said.

El Salvador authorities originally said the earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.8.