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**Jxlacvio** · 03-20-2012, 06:33 PM

http://www.wjla.com/articles/2012/03...ke--73984.html

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquak...usc0008m6h.php

Mexico earthquake 2012: Acapulco, Mexico city feel 'strong, long quake'

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 has struck Southern Mexico, the U.S. Geological Society says.

The Associated Press reports that the 'strong, long' earthquake was felt in Mexico City, about 235 miles north of the coastal city. The USGS reports the epicenter as 115 miles east of Acapulco in Oaxaca state.

The closest major town to the epicenter is listed as Ometepec, about 15 miles west of the epicenter. The green arrow in the map above denotes the earthquake's epicenter.

Shortly after the quake struck, Mexico City Mayor Marcelo Ebard took to Twitter, saying "tenemos sismo," or "we have an earthquake." He later tweeted that he saw no visible damage while flying above the city in a helicopter.

Tenemos sismo
— Marcelo Ebrard (@m_ebrard) March 20, 2012

Ebard, who has been active on Twitter throughout the entire situation, also said that the city's strategic services, including the water system and the city's subway were in working order. Buildings are also being evacuated as a precaution.

There have been no reports of damage or injuries from Acapulco or any other area.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

03-20-2012, 06:33 PM	#7
Jxlacvio Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 485 Senior Member	http://www.wjla.com/articles/2012/03...ke--73984.html http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquak...usc0008m6h.php Mexico earthquake 2012: Acapulco, Mexico city feel 'strong, long quake' An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 has struck Southern Mexico, the U.S. Geological Society says. The Associated Press reports that the 'strong, long' earthquake was felt in Mexico City, about 235 miles north of the coastal city. The USGS reports the epicenter as 115 miles east of Acapulco in Oaxaca state. The closest major town to the epicenter is listed as Ometepec, about 15 miles west of the epicenter. The green arrow in the map above denotes the earthquake's epicenter. Shortly after the quake struck, Mexico City Mayor Marcelo Ebard took to Twitter, saying "tenemos sismo," or "we have an earthquake." He later tweeted that he saw no visible damage while flying above the city in a helicopter. Tenemos sismo — Marcelo Ebrard (@m_ebrard) March 20, 2012 Ebard, who has been active on Twitter throughout the entire situation, also said that the city's strategic services, including the water system and the city's subway were in working order. Buildings are also being evacuated as a precaution. There have been no reports of damage or injuries from Acapulco or any other area. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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