A 6.5-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico’s capital and a tourist hotspot on the Pacific coast on Friday, killing at least one person but causing no serious damage.
The US Geological Survey said the earthquake struck just before 8am near Acapulco, a major port and beach resort.
It was felt around 400km (250 miles) away to the north in Mexico City, where alarms sent people rushing into the street for safety, disturbing the peace of a holiday weekend.
A 60-year-old man died of his injuries after...
1 dead, 12 injured as 6.5-magnitude quake shakes Mexico City and beach resort
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Source: scmp.com

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