Saturday, June 15, 2013

Earthquake strikes south of Mexico City, shaking buildings



Published June 16, 2013

Associated Press


MEXICO CITY – A strong earthquake has been felt in Mexico City, shaking buildings.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck at 12:19 a.m. local time Sunday (519 GMT) about 122 kilometers (76 miles) south of the Mexican capital. The epicenter was 22 kilometers (14 miles) west of the town of Jolalpan.



Source: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/06/16/earthquake-strikes-south-mexico-city-shaking-buildings/#ixzz2WME6ti6S


Update:


5.8 magnitude quake strikes southwestern Mexico

CNN International - ‎17 minutes ago‎

(CNN) -- A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Mexico early Sunday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake took place 22 kilometers (14 miles) from Jolalpan, Mexico, and about 122 kilometers from Mexico City, the USGS said.



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Reuters - ‎7 minutes ago‎
MEXICO CITY | Sun Jun 16, 2013 2:15am EDT. MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Power outages hit the Mexican capital of Mexico City on Sunday after an earthquake struck in the center of the country, and officials said there was no other damage reported.


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