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December 12, 2011. 6.5 magnitude quake kills two in Mexico

SOURCE: Altegrity Risk International

A powerful 6.5 magnitude earthquake shook Mexico on December 10th, killing at least two people, knocking out lights in parts of Mexico City and sending people rushing into the streets. There were no immediate reports of severe damage or injuries in Mexico City, but emergency services later said an 18-year-old was killed when a roof collapsed in Iguala, a small city between Mexico City and Acapulco. A 25-year-old man was also killed when a rock fell on a small van on the Mexico City-Acapulco highway. The epicenter of the quake was about 28 miles from Iguala in Guerrero state and was 40 miles deep. The quake could be felt in Michoacan, Puebla, and Hidalgo states. Landslides closed highways in Guerrero state and telephone services were reportedly down in Acapulco. Power was knocked out in many districts of the capital and one building was evacuated, but Mexico City Mayor Marcelo Ebrard said water services, the subway, and the airport were working normally.