Mexico earthquake: more than 40 dead as powerful tremor hits southern region
(The Guardian Mexico)

The 7.4 magnitude earthquake has reportedly killed more than 40 people and caused serious damage to buildings in the capital, spreading panicMore than 40 people have have been killed in a powerful earthquake which hit southern Mexico on Tuesday, causing serious damage to buildings in the country´s capital on the anniversary of a 1985 quake that inflicted major damage to Mexico City. Governor Graco Ramírez tweeted that at least 42 people had been killed in central Morelos state. At least five more died in the State of Mexico, which wraps around the country´s capital, according to local governor Alfredo Del Mazo.Aquí el momento donde un edificio, al parecer en la Colonia Roma colapsa. pic.twitter.com/rAYKX0lJjmEste video muestra el colapso de parte de un edificio de la Secretaría del Trabajo. No tengo ubicación exacta. pic.twitter.com/CSsvHc6DC6 Related: Mexico earthquake kills at least 61 and sparks mass evacuations Continue reading...