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| Tsunami warning as 8.2 quake strikes off south-western Mexico coast (PHOTOS, VIDEOS) | Tsunami warning as 8.2 quake strikes off south-western Mexico coast (PHOTOS, VIDEOS) |
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| The death toll in the 8.2-magnitude earthquake that hit Mexico on Friday continues to rise, local authorities report. Three people were killed in the state of Chiapas, while two children died in neighboring Tabasco state. | The death toll in the 8.2-magnitude earthquake that hit Mexico on Friday continues to rise, local authorities report. Three people were killed in the state of Chiapas, while two children died in neighboring Tabasco state. |
| The epicenter of the quake was at a depth of 33 km (21 miles), 123 km (76 miles) southwest of the town of Pijijiapan, not far from the Guatemalan border. | The epicenter of the quake was at a depth of 33 km (21 miles), 123 km (76 miles) southwest of the town of Pijijiapan, not far from the Guatemalan border. |
| The US Tsunami Warning System said hazardous tsunami waves are likely to follow in eight neighboring countries, including Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, El Salvador, and Costa Rica. | The US Tsunami Warning System said hazardous tsunami waves are likely to follow in eight neighboring countries, including Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, El Salvador, and Costa Rica. |
| Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto said in a televised statement that the 8.2-magnitude quake is the strongest to hit the country in a century. | Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto said in a televised statement that the 8.2-magnitude quake is the strongest to hit the country in a century. |
| He confirmed that at least five people have died in the disaster, adding the tremors initially left 1 million Mexicans without power, but the power supply has been restored to 800,000 of them. | He confirmed that at least five people have died in the disaster, adding the tremors initially left 1 million Mexicans without power, but the power supply has been restored to 800,000 of them. |
| Pena Nieto added there have been 62 aftershocks, including one as powerful as 7.2-magnitude. | Pena Nieto added there have been 62 aftershocks, including one as powerful as 7.2-magnitude. |
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| Pena Nieto said the state of Chiapas declared a state of emergency, adding that the government is keeping an eye on neighboring municipalities affected by the quake, local media report. | |
| Mexican authorities say this was the strongest earthquake in the country since the 1985 quake that killed thousands of people in Mexico City and caused serious damage. | Mexican authorities say this was the strongest earthquake in the country since the 1985 quake that killed thousands of people in Mexico City and caused serious damage. |
| The PTWC issued an updated situation report, saying that “Tsunami waves reaching more than 3 meters above the tide level are possible along some coasts of Mexico,” and waves reaching up to one meter are expected to hit the coastlines of adjacent countries. | The PTWC issued an updated situation report, saying that “Tsunami waves reaching more than 3 meters above the tide level are possible along some coasts of Mexico,” and waves reaching up to one meter are expected to hit the coastlines of adjacent countries. |
| “Persons located in threatened coastal areas should stay alert for information and follow instructions from national and local authorities,” the organization said. | “Persons located in threatened coastal areas should stay alert for information and follow instructions from national and local authorities,” the organization said. |
| Mexican authorities have set up a coordination center to plan for relief efforts. | Mexican authorities have set up a coordination center to plan for relief efforts. |
| Photos have emerged online showing the impact of the earthquake in Chiapas, including damage to buildings, roads, and local infrastructure. | Photos have emerged online showing the impact of the earthquake in Chiapas, including damage to buildings, roads, and local infrastructure. |
| People in Mexico City flocked to the streets after the quake struck, an eyewitness told Reuters. | People in Mexico City flocked to the streets after the quake struck, an eyewitness told Reuters. |
| Tremors in Mexico City caused the Angel of Independence historical landmark to swing for several minutes. | Tremors in Mexico City caused the Angel of Independence historical landmark to swing for several minutes. |
| An eyewitness uploaded dazzling footage of earthquake lights that appeared in the skies over Mexico City shortly after the quake. | An eyewitness uploaded dazzling footage of earthquake lights that appeared in the skies over Mexico City shortly after the quake. |
| A shopping mall in the Mexican capital nearly collapsed following the tremors. | A shopping mall in the Mexican capital nearly collapsed following the tremors. |
| The shockwaves also affected Chiapas International Airport. | The shockwaves also affected Chiapas International Airport. |
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