Mexico City has been hit by a devastating 7.1 earthquake, knocking down buildings and halting trading on the Mexican stock exchange. In an sad, ironic twist, the 7.1 earthquake to hit Mexico City today comes on the 32nd anniversary of the big Mexico City quake. In 1985, Mexico City was devastated by a then record earthquake that killed hundreds of people.
#Mexico #Earthquake 7.4 magnitude. Part of building crumble to ground. pic.twitter.com/s4WLSRfozC
— Kevin W. (@kwilli1046) September 19, 2017
thank the lord that they are all okay, sending my love to mexico ❤️ pic.twitter.com/l4ryrVJnOp
— aubrey 27 (@shawnsfender) September 19, 2017
| 7.1 earthquake hits Mexico City on 32nd anniverary of 1985 quake |
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BREAKING: An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 has hit Mexico City, population 8.851 million
— Truthout (@truthout) September 19, 2017
The preliminary magnitude 7.1 quake could be felt in Mexico City, where buildings shook.
— NPR (@NPR) September 19, 2017