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6.0 Quake Shakes Mexico City

By the Associated Press

Posted Apr 27, 2009 12:40 PM CDT

(AP) – A strong earthquake struck central Mexico today, causing tall buildings in the capital to sway and sending office workers into the streets. The 6.0-magnitude quake was centered near Chilpancingo, about 130 miles southwest of Mexico City, and 50 miles from the resort of Acapulco, according to the US Geological Survey. Reports quoted Mexico City officials saying there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

An aerial view of Mexico City.
An aerial view of Mexico City.   (AP Photo)
People are evacuated from their buildings wearing surgical masks after an earthquake in Mexico City today.
People are evacuated from their buildings wearing surgical masks after an earthquake in Mexico City today.   (AP Photo)
Residents wear surgical masks as they exit the subway in Mexico City.
Residents wear surgical masks as they exit the subway in Mexico City.   (AP Photo)
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riffran
Apr 28, 2009 10:20 AM CDT
damn...beat me to it....It is a bit scary though, all the problems there of late
mockingbird
Apr 27, 2009 7:08 AM CDT
Next for Mexico City: A Plague of Locusts! (Read: I'm sorry you all have been hit with so much lately.)

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