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A strong earthquake has struck Mexico, toppling buildings in the capital Mexico City, sparking panic and sending thousands of people into the streets. A strong earthquake has struck central Mexico, toppling buildings in the capital Mexico City and killing several people, reports say.
Mexico City's airport has suspended operations after the 7.1 magnitude quake, and buildings across the city have been evacuated. The capital's airport has suspended operations after the 7.1 magnitude quake, and buildings across the city have been evacuated.
There were reports of people trapped in collapsed buildings, but there was no immediate information of casualties. Fire has been reported in several buildings, with some people said to be trapped inside.
Earlier this month, a strong 8.1 magnitude tremor left at least 90 dead.Earlier this month, a strong 8.1 magnitude tremor left at least 90 dead.
The quake hit the central state of Puebla, next to the capital, at a shallow depth of 32 miles (51 km), the US Geological Survey said. Damage was also reported in other cities. The epicentre of the quake was next to Atencingo in the central state of Puebla, some 120km (75 miles) from the capital Mexico City, the US Geological Survey said.
Fires have also been reported and cities around Mexico City were also affected. Damage was also reported in other towns around the capital, with local media reporting at least three deaths in Puebla.
The tremor happened as an earthquake drill was being held in Mexico City, on the 32nd anniversary of a quake that killed up to 10,000 people.The tremor happened as an earthquake drill was being held in Mexico City, on the 32nd anniversary of a quake that killed up to 10,000 people.
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