At least 216 dead after powerful earthquake hits central Mexico
(The Guardian Mexico)

The 7.1 magnitude earthquake is the deadliest to hit Mexico in more than 30 years and has brought down buildings in the capital, Mexico City Mexico earthquake - latest updatesEmergency crews and ordinary people were digging with their bare hards through rubble in search of trapped survivors after a powerful earthquake stuck central Mexico on Tuesday, toppling dozens of buildings and killing at least 216 people.The magnitude 7.1 quake, the deadliest to hit the nation since 1985, struck shortly after 1pm local time, causing violent, prolonged shaking which flattened buildings and sent masonry tumbling onto streets, crushing cars and people in the capital Mexico City and surrounding areas. Related: Mexico earthquake kills at least 61 and sparks mass evacuations 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 Continue reading...