Strong earthquakes in Mexico: The death toll has reached more than 100 people

According to preliminary reports of local casualties in Mexico, the earthquake in the afternoon of September 19 (local time) in the country killed more than 100 people, including 30 of Mexico City. DEADMAN.

Authorities say the number of people killed will still increase as rescue and volunteer groups are still rushing to dig down the wreckage of 29 collapsed buildings in Mexico City, where about 20 million people live. live. Thousands of people have fled the streets due to fear, while hundreds of thousands of households have lost power.

Rescuers attempt to rescue victims trapped in the rubble after an earthquake in Mexico City on September 19.(Photo: AFP / VNA).

According to the US Geological Exploration Center, an earthquake of 7.1 Richter magnitude occurred at the beginning of the afternoon - hours after authorities carried out a rescue exercise after the earthquake, which had collapsed in the area. central area and south of the capital.

According to witnesses, chaotic scenes throughout the city reminded them of the horrifying earthquake that also happened in 1985 in the capital, which killed more than 10,000 people. Authorities warn people to stay on the street to avoid inhaling toxic gases due to the risk of gas leaks from the pipes.

Information on the social network also said that the international airport in the capital was also closed due to damage. Many countries in Latin America have begun offering support to Mexico. On the personal Twitter page, US President Donald Trump expressed solidarity and declared ready to support the Mexican people.

This is the second largest earthquake in Mexico in the past 11 days. The previous earthquake occurred on September 7 night with an intensity of 8.2 Richter on the southern coast of Mexico, killing at least 90 people and about 300 people injured. The epicenter of these two earthquakes lies 650km apart.

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