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Mexico: Strong quake strikes, collapsing buildings Mexico: Strong quake kills dozens
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A strong earthquake has struck central Mexico, toppling buildings in the capital Mexico City and killing several people, reports say. An earthquake has struck central Mexico, killing at least 42 people in Morelos state alone and toppling buildings in Mexico City.
The capital'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.
Fire has been reported in several buildings, with some people said to be trapped inside.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. The epicentre of the quake was next to Atencingo in the Puebla state, some 120km (75 miles) from Mexico City, with a depth of 51km, 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.
Damage was also reported in other towns close to the epicentre.
On Twitter (in Spanish), Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto urged people to avoid the streets so emergency services could easily reach the hardest-hit areas.
US President Donald Trump tweeted: "God bless the people of Mexico City. We are with you and will be there for you."
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