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Environment/Science Magnitude 8.1 earthquake hits Mexico, tsunami warning issued
Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 08 Sep 2017, 06:38 am Print
Mexico City, Sep 8 (JEN): A strong earthquake of magnitude 8.1 on the Richter Scale hit southern coast of Mexico.
No casualty has been reported so far.
According tot he United States Geological Survey (USGS), the epicentre of the quake was about 62 miles (100km) south-west of the town of Pijijiapan and at a depth of 35km.
Tsunami warning has been issued for Mexico, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador and Costa Rica.
The quake was felt in the capital, Mexico City.
Power cuts were also reported.
Mexico is also facing threat from Hurricane Katia, which is expected to hit its eastern coast.
Image: Screengrab from BBC
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