Strong earthquake in Mexico

This morning, April 13, a strong earthquake with an initial magnitude of 6.2 magnitude shook the Mexican city of Acapulco. There is no information about damage or casualties.

The US Geological Surveillance Agency (USGS) said the earthquake that occurred at 1am this morning (local time) was most clearly felt in Acapulco, causing travelers at many hotels to scurry away from the room and huddle together, fear of aftershocks.

The earthquake was also felt in many parts of Mexico City, some where electricity was cut. Many people of the capital also pulled together to run down the road. After the earthquake passed (less than 1 minute long), many families still waited on the road but did not dare enter the house due to fear of aftershocks, while police teams increased patrols on the street.

According to USGS, earthquakes occur underground and there is no danger of causing tsunamis.

Red Cross staff is moving relief supplies to tsunami victims in remote areas of Solomon on April 9 (Photo: AP)

* In another development, also on April 13, officials at Solomon announced a US naval helicopter has rescued more than 20 Red Cross staff and health professionals participating in the relief. tsunami in Solomon met at sea.

Because travel is difficult and the distance between the affected areas is too far, relief goods have not yet reached all victims in places where the tsunami devastated. In addition, bad weather conditions also slowed down the relief work, raising concerns about outbreaks.

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