At least six die in huge Mexico quake; small tsunami triggered

The quake was apparently stronger than a devastating 1985 tremor that flattened swathes of Mexico City and killed thousands


MEXICO CITY, Sept 7 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 8.1 struck off the southern coast of Mexico late on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, killing at least six people and triggering small tsunami waves but no major destruction. The quake was apparently stronger than a devastating 1985 tremor that flattened swathes of Mexico City and killed thousands, but this time damage to the city was limited. -- More...

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