Honduran North Coast Earthquake

May 28, 2009

To: American Citizens in Honduras
From: U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa

At approximately 2:30 a.m. (4:30 a.m. ET), an earthquake measured at 7.1 on the Richter scale occurred 80 miles northeast of La Ceiba on the north coast of Honduras, 200 miles north of Tegucigalpa. There are no reports of casualties or injuries, and a tsunami warning issued immediately following the quake by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has been cancelled. Minor damage to buildings has been reported in the Bay Islands. The Honduran disaster response organization, COPECO has warned of the possibility of smaller aftershocks in the next 12 to 24 hours. American citizens are urged to monitor media reports and the aforementioned U.S. and Honduran government websites for updated information on the earthquake.

For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet website where the current Travel Warnings and Public Announcements can be found.

Up-to-date information on safety and security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll-line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

Americans living or traveling in Honduras are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department's travel registration website, and to obtain updated information on travel and security within Honduras. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.

The U.S. Embassy is located on Avenida La Paz in Tegucigalpa; telephone (504) 238 5114, after hours telephone (504) 236 8497; Consular Section fax (504) 238 4357; E-mail: usahonduras@state.gov Website: http://honduras.usembassy.gov