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An earthquake has struck central Mexico, killing at least 42 people in Morelos state alone and toppling buildings in Mexico City. A strong earthquake has struck central Mexico, killing at least 48 people and toppling dozens of buildings in the capital, Mexico City, officials say.
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. People were feared trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings as rescue teams rushed to the hardest-hit areas.
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 epicentre of the quake was next to Atencingo in Puebla state, some 120km (75 miles) from Mexico City, with a depth of 51km, the US Geological Survey said.
At least 42 people were killed in Morelos state, south of the capital, the governor said on Twitter. Four died in Mexico City and two others in Mexico state.
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. At least 27 buildings collapsed in Mexico City, President Enrique Peña Nieto said, urging people to avoid the streets so emergency services could easily reach the most affected areas.
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. The prolonged tremor sent thousands of residents into the streets. Phone lines were down in parts of the capital, and 3.8 million people were without power in affected areas.
US President Donald Trump tweeted: "God bless the people of Mexico City. We are with you and will be there for you."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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