Mexico City – IN PHOTOS: 7.1 Magnitude Quake Kills 134 As Buildings Crumble In Mexico

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    People clear rubble after an earthquake hit Mexico City, Mexico September 19, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos JassoMexico City – At least 134 people died when a powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck central Mexico on Tuesday, toppling buildings in the heavily populated capital where rescuers searched rubble frantically for survivors.

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    Thousands ran into the streets in panic, and millions lost electricity when the quake struck around lunchtime.

    Mexico City Mayor Miguel Angel Mancera said 44 buildings were severely damaged or destroyed. Several major gas leaks and fires occurred.
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    lazy-boy
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    lazy-boy
    6 years ago

    WOW! that is some earth quake.
    If it had happened in the US, all the papers would have nothing but articles about it but since it happened in Mexico, so one small article is sufficient.