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Mexico shaken by powerful earthquake | Mexico shaken by powerful earthquake |
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A powerful earthquake has hit Mexico City, shaking buildings for at least 30 seconds and causing widespread panic. | A powerful earthquake has hit Mexico City, shaking buildings for at least 30 seconds and causing widespread panic. |
The magnitude-7.2 quake was registered at a depth of 24km (15 miles), according to the US Geological Survey. | The magnitude-7.2 quake was registered at a depth of 24km (15 miles), according to the US Geological Survey. |
Its epicentre was in the western state of Guerrero, near the seaside resort of Acapulco | Its epicentre was in the western state of Guerrero, near the seaside resort of Acapulco |
There are no reports of casualties or significant damage, but frightened residents across the Mexican capital fled their homes as the tremor began. | There are no reports of casualties or significant damage, but frightened residents across the Mexican capital fled their homes as the tremor began. |
The earthquake was felt in several southern and western Mexican states at 09:27 local time (14:27 GMT). | The earthquake was felt in several southern and western Mexican states at 09:27 local time (14:27 GMT). |
Windows were broken and trees fell in Chilpancingo, capital of Guerrero. | Windows were broken and trees fell in Chilpancingo, capital of Guerrero. |
In Acapulco, where many tourists were enjoying the Easter holiday, there were scenes of panic. | In Acapulco, where many tourists were enjoying the Easter holiday, there were scenes of panic. |
"People were turning over chairs in their desperation to get out, grabbing children, trampling people,'' 59-year-old Enedina Ramirez Perez told the AP news agency. | "People were turning over chairs in their desperation to get out, grabbing children, trampling people,'' 59-year-old Enedina Ramirez Perez told the AP news agency. |
Like many tourists, she was having breakfast when the quake stuck. | Like many tourists, she was having breakfast when the quake stuck. |
Mexico lies on top of three continental plates and is regularly shaken by tremors. | Mexico lies on top of three continental plates and is regularly shaken by tremors. |
In 1985, at least 10,000 people were killed in Mexico City by a magnitude-8.1 earthquake. | In 1985, at least 10,000 people were killed in Mexico City by a magnitude-8.1 earthquake. |
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