The U.S. Geological Survey( USGS) said the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 about 48 kilometers inland from Acapulco. There have been reports of buildings swaying in the capital, Mexico city, nearly 200 miles from the earthquake. Electricity was knocked out in some neighbourhoods, Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum told Canal 40 television station. One user responded to the incident on Twitter:' Like a horror movie." Buildings have been evacuated in Mexico City 240 miles away due to shaking. Accord

A powerful earthquake struck southwestern Mexico near the beach resort city of Acapulco on Tuesday night, leaving at least one person dead and causing damages to buildings, authorities said. The US Geological Survey( USGS) found the magnitude of the quake to be 7.0, which hit 11 miles southeast of Acapulco in Guerrero state which led to downing of trees, landslides, rockfalls and power outages in several states.A man was killed after a utility post fell on him in Coyuca de Benitez, a small town

Many people gathered in the streets of the Mexican holiday destination amid the aftershocks.... " We were only just checking into the hotel, so we have all our things with us," said Jessica Arias, who was part of a group of eight visiting from Mexico City, the capital.... " They told us it's still not safe to enter." Others said they were having dinner or at the cinema when the quake hit....

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for September 7 Fox News Flash top headlines are here.... She said there are" many gas leaks in many places" as well as some landslides and fallen walls.... A couple walks past a taxi cab that was damaged by falling debris after a strong earthquake in Acapulco, Mexico, Tuesday, Sept....

People gather outside a building with their pet after a strong earthquake, in Mexico City, on Sept.... " We heard loud noise from the building, noise from the windows, things fell inside the house, the power went out," said Sergio Flores, an Acapulco resident reached by phone.... He saw people leaving hotels around the bay and some running into parking decks to remove their cars, fearing a collapse....

People gather outside a building with their pet after a strong earthquake, in Mexico City, on Sept.... " We heard loud noise from the building, noise from the windows, things fell inside the house, the power went out," said Sergio Flores, an Acapulco resident reached by phone.... He saw people leaving hotels around the bay and some running into parking decks to remove their cars, fearing a collapse....