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Quake hits Mexico's Pacific coast Quake hits Mexico's Pacific coast
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An 6-magnitude earthquake has struck Mexico's Pacific coast. A magnitude six earthquake has struck Mexico's Pacific coast.
No serious damage or casualties were reported in the area - 65km (40 miles) north of the resort city of Acapulco. The quake, which had its epicentre 65km (40 miles) north of the resort of Acapulco in Guerrero state, caused no serious damage or casualties.
But tourists had to leave their hotels and power was knocked out in parts the city. Tremors were also felt in Mexico City, cutting power to some districts.But tourists had to leave their hotels and power was knocked out in parts the city. Tremors were also felt in Mexico City, cutting power to some districts.
The earthquake hit at 0042 (0542 GMT) and had the epicentre in Guerrero state 29km (18 miles) below the Earth's surface. The earthquake hit at 0042 (0542 GMT) and was followed by an aftershock of 5.4 a few hours later.
The US Geological Survey said an aftershock measuring 5.4 struck the area a few hours later. The earthquake was 29km (18 miles) below the Earth's surface.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said the earthquake was too weak and struck too far inland to produce a tsunami.The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said the earthquake was too weak and struck too far inland to produce a tsunami.