Saturday, July 7, 2007

Strong quake hits southern Mexico

A strong earthquake shook southernmost Mexico Thursday, knocking out power to large parts of Chiapas state and causing panic among residents, said an AFP reporter.

The US Geological Survey said the quake measured 6.1 in magnitude, indicating a strong earthquake apt to cause damage and injuries.

The temblor hit at 0109 GMT Friday, at a depth of 125 kilometres (77.6 miles) 40 kilometres (25 miles) west and southwest of Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico and 390 km (240 miles) northwest of Guatemala City.

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