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http://www.northjersey.com/news/magnitude-7-2-earthquake-shakes-mexican-capital-1.999194<snip>
A powerful magnitude-7.2 earthquake shook central and southern Mexico on Friday, sending panicked people into the streets, where broken windows and debris fell, but there were no early reports of major damage or casualties.
The U.S. Geological Survey said it was centered northwest of the Pacific resort of Acapulco, where many Mexicans are vacationing for the Easter holiday.
It was felt across at least a half-dozen states and Mexico's capital, where it shook for at least 30 seconds. Around the region, there were reports of isolated and minor damage, such as fallen fences, trees and broken windows. Chilpancingo, capital of the southern state of Guerrero, where the quake was centered, reported a power outage, but service was restored after 15 minutes.
The quake struck 170 miles (273 kilometers) southwest of Mexico City, where people fled high rises and took to the streets, many in still in their bathrobes and pajamas on their day off.
nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)42 km, down
And off Tectpan, Guerrero
This is the extent of the damage reported after five hours...
The Church of the Holy Heart, part of it collapsed. Structure goes back to the 17th century.
http://www.elmundo.es/internacional/2014/04/18/53513ab5ca4741620a8b456e.html
malaise
(269,022 posts)They're lucky - these very old churches are vulnerable.
nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)so they are not as vulnerable as they are in other places.
The INAH took over maintenance. When they were doing it at the national cathedral they literally closed off sections of the church as they worked on it. The Cardinal was not happy, but... he had to celebrate Midnight mass in a side nave.
arely staircase
(12,482 posts)I ride the subway system all the time and it is always on my mind. I have tried to call them today but I guess everyone else around here is calling mexico too.
malaise
(269,022 posts)A good friend is trying to find his sister in law and nephew.
It's a big holiday weekend in Mexico as well.