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| Panic as earthquake hits Mexico City | Panic as earthquake hits Mexico City |
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| A powerful earthquake has hit Mexico City, shaking buildings for at least 30 seconds and causing widespread panic. | A powerful earthquake has hit Mexico City, shaking buildings for at least 30 seconds and causing widespread panic. |
| The magnitude-7.2 quake was registered at a depth of 24km (15 miles), according to the US Geological Survey. | The magnitude-7.2 quake was registered at a depth of 24km (15 miles), according to the US Geological Survey. |
| Its epicentre was in the western state of Guerrero, near the seaside resort of Acapulco | Its epicentre was in the western state of Guerrero, near the seaside resort of Acapulco |
| There are no reports of casualties or significant damage, but frightened residents across the Mexican capital fled their homes as the tremor began. | There are no reports of casualties or significant damage, but frightened residents across the Mexican capital fled their homes as the tremor began. |
| The earthquake was felt in Mexico City at 09:27 local time (14:27 GMT). | |
| At least 10,000 people were killed in the city by a big earthquake in 1985. | At least 10,000 people were killed in the city by a big earthquake in 1985. |