A powerful, 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck southwest of Mexico, 11 miles northeast of the resort city of Acapulco, Guerrero, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS said the quake was very shallow, only 7.8 miles below the surface, which would have amplified the shaking effect.

A powerful, 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck southwest of Mexico, 11 miles northeast of the resort of Acapulco, Guerrero. Above, a hotel parking lot sustains damage in the aftermath of the disaster

Locals walked through the damage to Mexico City following the powerful quake

A building was damaged by the force of the disaster

The quake's epicenter was the resort 11 miles northeast of the resort city of Acapulco, Guerrero, according to the U.S. Geological Survey

Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said there were no immediate reports of serious damage in the capital. Sheinbaum added that many people had lost electricity and authorities were working to restore power.

Civil Protection Authorities of Guerrero state said the quake caused rock falls and landslides onto roads. The city's metro service said in a statement that train service has been resumed after it conducted a protocol review due to the quake.

Mexico President Andres Manuel also informed the public about the disaster on his Twitter account and said there was no significant damage in the state of Guerrero, the quake’s epicenter, or in Morelos, Oaxaca, Puebla or Mexico City.

“Fortunately, there are no serious damages,” he said and noted that he spoke to state and local officials in the impacted areas. He added, 'we do not have any information about loss of life at this time.'

Residents living in or near Mexico City are all too familiar with earthquakes because of the southern region of the country rides on top of two colliding tectonic plates.

Mexican officials have improved construction codes and warning systems significantly since the 1985 disaster that killed 10,000 people. The new warning system proved itself effective tonight as speakers across the city alerted residents seconds before it occurred, allowing locals to get to safety.

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At least one person has died after an earthquake was reported near Acapulco. Héctor Astudillo Flores the Governor of Guerrero, where the quake was located told local television.

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God created them all, we thank you over Nigeria

Righteousness see hot breakfast . The end is near

Our Nairaland Residential Pastor have something to say...

They should stay away from drugs and give there life to Christ mayb na too much of drug war cause am....

Wow

Jeeze!
It is well with planet earth

Every nation with her own issue

Lord have mercy.

Wahala

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Sad one

@SENIORWRITER

God is mighty

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Don't have much to say.

Righteousness, pls, What should we expect?
The 2nd coming of Christ or, it is the signs of the end?

Remember, it happened in 1985 killing 10k people.

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It could trigger tsunami

Uncle righteousness...


What sayest thou

oluseyiforjesus:
Oko

Poly

Bet where is explorer?

some people get time to carry dog sha. i trust 9ja na ekuke go first find Im wayna

Imagine say natural disaster day Nigeria with all this our man made disaster this country for don go extinct

Repent your sins for you can never tell the day it's going to be your turn. Live a holy life and don't get carried away by things of this world. Many things will pass away but his world will never pass away.

Now that you have got the chance, Why not repent and save yourself from spending eternity in hades?
Repent! Repent!! Repent!!!

That great calamity may be befalling them but we never can tell the ones waiting to happen to us. It is always good to do good so that when the time comes, you will have nothing to be afraid of.

Praise the Lord!!!!!

meheeco

I no longer comment on bad news

So many crazy shit be happening these days.
Righteousness food don land...

All I know is if earthquake by mistake happen in Nigeria, then those people affected are seriously on their own.
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Na big earthquake I de pray for our politicians during FEC and during proceeding in NASS. Let all of them just sink at once and never rise again