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Mexico: Strong quake kills dozens | |
(35 minutes later) | |
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 Puebla state, some 120km (75 miles) from Mexico City, with a depth of 51km, the US Geological Survey said. | |
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." | |
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: |
Or use the form below | Or use the form below |