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Earthquake hits Mexico city (VIDEO, PHOTO)
A powerful 7.1 earthquake has jolted southern Mexico seriously damaging buildings and sending thousands of people fleeing into the streets.
19 September 2017
19:43 GMT
State oil company Pemex says it has activated security protocols at its facilities
#PemexInforma Se están tomando todas las precauciones y se activaron los protocolos de seguridad en nuestras instalaciones
— Petróleos Mexicanos (@Pemex) September 19, 2017
19:41 GMT
A civil protection official said that various fires had been reported in buildings following the quake and people were believed to be trapped inside.
19:38 GMT
Mexico City International airport has suspended operations according to the head of Mexico emergency services.
19:37 GMT
Thousands of people are reportedly fleeing onto the streets in Mexico City’s main boulevard in panic. Traffic came to a standstill as a mass of people blocked streets.
19:36 GMT
Buildings have been seriously damaged however there have been no reports of injuries. Images from the scene show collapsed building fronts and rubble lining the streets.
Puebla Governor Tony Gali confirmed on Twitter that buildings were damaged in his state. He said towers of some churches had fallen in the city of Cholula - famous for its many churches.
19:35 GMT
The U.S. Geological Survey said the epicenter of the 7.1 magnitude quake was near the town of Raboso, about 76 miles (123 kilometers) southeast of Mexico City.
