A Mexico City earthquake today caused a stir among vacationing Mexicans and tourists for the Easter holiday. The tremor was felt for 30 seconds and was reportedly at 7.2 magnitude. No major damage or casualties were documented as of late.
According to USA Today, a Mexico City earthquake today struck central and southern Mexico, causing many people to panic into the streets as broken window and several debris fell.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was centered northwest of the Pacific resort of Acapulco, where numerous vacationing Mexicans and tourists were enjoying the Easter holiday.
The Mexico City quake was initially reported to be at magnitude 7.5, but it was downgraded later on to 7.2 by the USGS.
The tremor of the Mexico City earthquake today was felt across a half-dozen states and Mexico's capital, and reportedly lasted for 30 seconds.
Local reports say only minor damage such as fallen fences, trees and broken windows were recorded out of the Good Friday quake.
A power outage as reported in Chilpancingo, capital of the southern state of Guerrero, but the service was quickly resolved after 5 minutes.
"People were turning over chairs in their desperation to get out, grabbing children, trampling people," said 59-year-old Enedina Ramirez Perez, who was enjoying her breakfast with about 20 family members in her Acapulco home when the Mexico City earthquake happened today.
"The hotel security was excellent and starting calming people down. They got everyone to leave quietly," Perez added.
USA Today reports that Mexico City is situated in a very vulnerable area that sits atop the muddy sediments of drained lake beds that quiver as quake waves hit.
It can be noted that a strong 8.1 magnitude earthquake struck Mexico City in 1985, killing at least 6,000 people and destroying several buildings.
The Mexico City earthquake today came contrary to earlier reports by authorities, claiming that there will be no significant tremors felt in any part of the world this Good Friday.
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