MANAGUA, July 1 (Xinhuanet) -- An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale jolted Pacific waters near Nicaragua late Friday.

    There have been no reports of human injuries or material damage.

    Nicaragua's national earthquake network said the epicenter was in the Pacific Ocean, about 142 km southwest of the capital Managua. Tremor could be felt in Managua and a number of cities along the Pacific coast. The quake was followed by several aftershocks, the strongest of which had a magnitude of 5.

    The official network said the quake was caused by plate collision. Enditem