A powerful, magnitude-7.2 earthquake shook central and southern
Mexico on Friday, sending panicked people into the streets. Some walls
cracked and fell, but there were no reports of major damage or
casualties.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake hit at about 9:30 a.m. and was centred northwest of the Pacific resort of Acapulco, where many Mexicans are vacationing for the Easter holiday.
The quake was felt strongly in the resort city, as well as in Mexico's capital and at least six other states. Around the region, there were reports of isolated and minor damage, such as fallen fences, trees and broken windows.
The quake struck 273 kilometres southwest of Mexico City, which shook for at least 30 seconds. Mexico City itself is vulnerable even to distant earthquakes because much of it sits atop the muddy sediments of drained lake beds that quiver as quake waves hit.
Read more: Powerful magnitude-7.2 earthquake hits Mexico - World - CBC News
The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake hit at about 9:30 a.m. and was centred northwest of the Pacific resort of Acapulco, where many Mexicans are vacationing for the Easter holiday.
The quake was felt strongly in the resort city, as well as in Mexico's capital and at least six other states. Around the region, there were reports of isolated and minor damage, such as fallen fences, trees and broken windows.
The quake struck 273 kilometres southwest of Mexico City, which shook for at least 30 seconds. Mexico City itself is vulnerable even to distant earthquakes because much of it sits atop the muddy sediments of drained lake beds that quiver as quake waves hit.
Read more: Powerful magnitude-7.2 earthquake hits Mexico - World - CBC News
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