A Magnitude of 7.2 Earthquake Hits Mexico Saturday April 19,2014

A powerful earthquake has hit Mexico City, shaking buildings for at least 30 seconds and causing widespread panic.

The magnitude-7.2 quake was registered at a depth of 24km (15 miles)according to US Geological Survey
Its epicentre was in the western state of Guerrero, near the seaside resort of Acapulco

There are no reports of casualties or significant damage, but frightened residents across the Mexican capital fled their homes as the tremor began.

The earthquake was felt in several southern and western Mexican states at 09:27 local time (14:27 GMT)

Note

Mexico lies on top of three continental plates and is regularly shaken by tremors

In 1985, at least 10,000 people were killed in Mexico City by a magnitude-8.1 earthquake.