In a scary coincidence, Mexico City and nearby areas were shaken by a powerful earthquake Tuesday—on the anniversary of a deadly quake that killed thousands in the city 32 years ago.
The U.S. Geological Survey measured Tuesday's earthquake at magnitude 7.1 with its center just southeast of Mexico City. The AP reports that at least 44 people have died as a result of the quake.
Prelim M7.1 earthquake Puebla region, Mexico Sep-19 18:14 UTC, updates https://t.co/tCNdYIRPAl
— USGS Big Quakes (@USGSBigQuakes) September 19, 2017
Frightening videos came in on Twitter showing the moment the quake struck the huge capital city. Read more...
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