Michoacan State Affected
Tsunami alert: 7.6 magnitude earthquake hits Mexico
A severe earthquake struck the state of Michoacán in southwestern Mexico on Monday. there was an earthquake According to the US Seismological Survey (USGS) A magnitude of 7.6, centered 41 kilometers southeast of the small town of La Placita de Morelos. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center A tsunami warning has been issued for the state of Michoacan on the Pacific coast – there could be a tsunami of one to three meters in height. The earthquake occurred at 1:05 pm local time (8:05 am CEST) and is said to have been felt across large parts of the country.
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Videos going viral on social media showed people walking out of buildings and living on the streets after the earthquake. Another widely shared video is said to have been damaged in a supermarket in Michoacan.
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According to media reports Earthquake alerts were also declared in several states and the capital, Mexico City. Initially there was no information about damages or potential victims.
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