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Mexico: Strong quake strikes, collapsing buildings | Mexico: Strong quake strikes, collapsing buildings |
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A strong earthquake has struck central Mexico, toppling buildings in the capital Mexico City and killing several people, reports say. | |
The capital's airport has suspended operations after the 7.1 magnitude quake, and buildings across the city have been evacuated. | |
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 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. | |
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. |
Are you in the affected area? Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Are you in the affected area? Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also contact us in the following ways: | Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also contact us in the following ways: |
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