Central Mexico earthquake kills more than 200, topples buildings
Central Mexico earthquake kills more than 200, topples buildingsRescuers searched for survivors through the night after Tuesday's powerful earthquake shook Mexico City and surrounding states, killing scores and leaving many trapped under collapsed buildings.
At the least 216 people died in Mexico City -- the country's capital -- and in the usa of Puebla,
Mexico and Morelos, officials said. Previously, authorities had stated that up to 248 people had died. The death toll was later revised. The epicenter of the 7.1-magnitude earthquake was 2.8 miles (4.5 kilometers) east-northeast of San Juan Raboso and 34.1 miles (55 km) south-southwest of the town of Puebla, in Puebla state, in line with the US Geological Survey. President Enrique Peña Nieto said 22 bodies were within the debris of an elementary school in Mexico City that collapsed as a result of earthquake. At the least 30 children were still missing Tuesday night, he said. "We're facing a fresh national emergency," Peña Nieto told citizens earlier on his first address following a earthquake.
Mexico and Morelos, officials said. Previously, authorities had stated that up to 248 people had died. The death toll was later revised. The epicenter of the 7.1-magnitude earthquake was 2.8 miles (4.5 kilometers) east-northeast of San Juan Raboso and 34.1 miles (55 km) south-southwest of the town of Puebla, in Puebla state, in line with the US Geological Survey. President Enrique Peña Nieto said 22 bodies were within the debris of an elementary school in Mexico City that collapsed as a result of earthquake. At the least 30 children were still missing Tuesday night, he said. "We're facing a fresh national emergency," Peña Nieto told citizens earlier on his first address following a earthquake.
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