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Strong earthquake strikes Mexico Strong earthquake strikes Mexico
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A strong earthquake measuring 6.1 has struck southern Mexico. A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 has struck southern Mexico.
The quake hit the southern state of Chiapas just after 2000 (0100GMT Friday) causing a widespread power cut and panic among residents.The quake hit the southern state of Chiapas just after 2000 (0100GMT Friday) causing a widespread power cut and panic among residents.
The United States Geological Survey says the epicentre was around 40 km (25 miles) from the state capital, Tuxtla Gutierrez.The United States Geological Survey says the epicentre was around 40 km (25 miles) from the state capital, Tuxtla Gutierrez.
Mexican television says no major damage or injuries have been reported so far, and that some buildings were evacuated.Mexican television says no major damage or injuries have been reported so far, and that some buildings were evacuated.
Electricity and mobile telephone services were knocked out for around 10 minutes in Tuxtla Gutierrez, as well as other areas near the border with Guatemala. Electricity and mobile telephone services were knocked out for about 10 minutes in Tuxtla Gutierrez, as well as other areas near the border with Guatemala.
Minor injuriesMinor injuries
In the centre of the capital, thousands of people ran out of their homes and offices as the ground trembled, windows were broken and decorative ceilings fell, causing minor injuries.In the centre of the capital, thousands of people ran out of their homes and offices as the ground trembled, windows were broken and decorative ceilings fell, causing minor injuries.
Authorities in three states ordered evacuations of buildings and businesses.Authorities in three states ordered evacuations of buildings and businesses.
Emergency services in Chiapas said they were sweeping the area to look for damage around the epicentre, close to the border with the neighbouring state of Oaxaca.Emergency services in Chiapas said they were sweeping the area to look for damage around the epicentre, close to the border with the neighbouring state of Oaxaca.
Chiapas is Mexico's main coffee growing region and was badly hit by landslides and flooding following Hurricane Stan in 2005.Chiapas is Mexico's main coffee growing region and was badly hit by landslides and flooding following Hurricane Stan in 2005.