The earthquake of 7.2 degrees shook the Mexican capital

A strong earthquake triggered the alarm system in Mexico City and caused buildings to shake.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) said a strong 7.2-earthquake on February 16 in Mexico's capital Mexico City has damaged buildings in the southern state of the country, according to Reuters.

According to the USGS, the earthquake centered on the southeast of Pinotepa de Don Luis, in the state of Oaxaca, southwestern Mexico, has been shaking in all states of Guerrero, Oaxaca and Pueblo. There have been no reports of casualties.

Images posted on social networks show broken walls, bricks and roof fragments lying on the ground. Meanwhile, many buildings seem to collapse, creating large dust clouds on the street

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto has established the National Emergency Committee at the National Center for Disaster Prevention to handle and overcome the possible consequences of the earthquake.

In September 2017, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake near Mexico City killed more than 200 people and more than 40 buildings collapsed. This was the deadliest earthquake in Mexico since 1985. The disaster occurred on September 19, killing thousands.

Earthquake scene in Mexico.(Photo: Reforma.)