Major earthquake in Mexico kills over 110 people.

• September 20, 2017 06:30

Mexico City and many areas of central Mexico were shaken by a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake on September 19 (local time), or early morning of September 20 in Vietnam. At least 119 people died.

Một phụ nữ khóc nghẹn vì có người thân thiệt mạng trong trận động đất.  Ảnh chụp màn hình CNN
A woman weeps uncontrollably after a loved one was killed in the earthquake. (Screenshot from CNN)

A woman weeps uncontrollably over the death of a loved one in the earthquake - Screenshot from CNN

The earthquake's epicenter was located between San Juan Raboso and the city of Puebla, at a depth of approximately 51 kilometers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The earthquake struck just hours after Mexicans across the country took to the streets to commemorate the victims of another powerful earthquake more than 30 years ago.

This is the second major earthquake in Mexico in less than a month. The earthquake on September 7th in the southern states claimed the lives of 98 people.

The consequences of this earthquake are enormous, both in terms of material damage and human lives, according to Reuters. Local media broadcast footage showing collapsed buildings, crushed vehicles, and panicked people rushing into the streets.

At least 27 buildings in Mexico City were destroyed or partially collapsed after the earthquake, Mexican President Enrique Pena said.

The head of Mexico City confirmed that at least four people have died. The state of Morelos, near Mexico City, has the highest death toll, with 42 fatalities as many buildings were destroyed. Reports indicate that many more people remain trapped under rubble in the city of Cuernavaca, Morelos state. Fatalities have also been reported in Puebla state.

More than 3.8 million people were left without power after the earthquake, according to CNN.

Mexico City International Airport was closed following the disaster. The Mexican government ordered the evacuation of hospitals affected by the earthquake.

Writing on Twitter, US President Donald Trump offered his condolences to the people of Mexico.

Người dân cùng các lực lượng cứu hộ tìm kiếm các nạn nhân dưới đống đổ nát .  Ảnh chụp màn hình CNN

Residents and rescue workers search for victims under the rubble. (Screenshot from CNN)

Hàng nghìn người dân ở Mexico City đã đổ ra đường sau trận động đất mạnh liên tiếp chỉ trong vòng 1 tháng qua. Ảnh chụp màn hình CNN

Thousands of people in Mexico City poured into the streets after a series of powerful earthquakes within just the past month. (Screenshot from CNN)

Cấp cứu một nạn nhân.  Ảnh chụp màn hình CNN
Providing first aid to a victim. Screenshot from CNN.

Người dân trấn an nhau sau trận động đất. Ảnh chụp màn hình CNN
People reassure each other after the earthquake. (Screenshot from CNN)

Một chiếc xe ô tô bị gạch đá đè bẹp dí.  Ảnh chụp màn hình CNN
A car is crushed under rubble. (Screenshot from CNN)

According to Tuoi Tre newspaper

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