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HUGE EARTHQUAKE HITS MEXICO
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.1 has rocked central Mexico and its capital, killing at least 224 people and destroying buildings.
According to the US geological survey, the epicenter was located in Puebla state, just south of Mexico City.
It struck around lunchtime sending thousands running into the streets in panic.
In summary
- A 7.1-magnitude earthquake kills at least 216 people in central Mexico.
- Buildings toppled, gas mains broken and fires sparked.
- More than 20 children and two adults found dead at primary school in Mexico City.
- It hit just hours after emergency drills marked the anniversary of a 1985 earthquake that left
- thousands dead.
- Power has been re-established in 90% of the 4.6 million that lost electricity during the tremors.
- It comes just weeks after an 8.1-magnitude ‘quake killed 98 people in southern Mexico.