A major earthquake hit Mexico city earlier this afternoon:
BREAKING: US Geological Survey says earthquake that hit Mexico was 7.1 magnitude, located in central state of Puebla.
— The Associated Press (@AP) September 19, 2017
UPDATE –– There are now local media reports that five people have died.
UPDATE –– The death toll is rising, per multiple reports:
BREAKING: Governor of Morelos says 42 dead in his central Mexican state following quake.
— The Associated Press (@AP) September 19, 2017
Death toll starting to climb quickly in Mexico. 42 dead in Morelos and 5 in Estado de Mexico. And that doesn't even count Mexico City
— David Luhnow (@davidluhnow) September 19, 2017
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto tweeted that he’s returning to Mexico City and is taking action on the devastating earthquake:
En vuelo a Oaxaca. Regreso de inmediato a la Ciudad de México para atender la situación por sismo.
— Enrique Peña Nieto (@EPN) September 19, 2017
He convocado al Comité Nacional de Emergencias para evaluar la situación y coordinar acciones. El PlanMX ha sido activado.
— Enrique Peña Nieto (@EPN) September 19, 2017
Dramatic video and photos from Mexico are already circulating on social media:
WATCH: People inside Telemundo offices in Mexico rush to leave building during earthquake (via @Telemundo) pic.twitter.com/3E49P2geGx
— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 19, 2017
Momento del derrumbe de una parte de un edificio del Servicio Nacional de Empleo en la #CDMX. pic.twitter.com/mgI8zPHEb5
— Azteca Noticias (@AztecaNoticias) September 19, 2017
En el piso 38 en pleno Reforma. pic.twitter.com/zuCIke0kc9
— Gustavo Serrano 〽️ (@gooz25) September 19, 2017
Mexico City after earthquake. pic.twitter.com/qd3VeLslAf
— Jorge Guajardo (@jorge_guajardo) September 19, 2017
Mexico City airport after today’s earthquake. pic.twitter.com/5UKQ54WLAz
— Jorge Guajardo (@jorge_guajardo) September 19, 2017
Fuck. Another big earthquake in Mexico City. Still okay, but damage on my street. pic.twitter.com/GdNWjoNf0i
— Adi Alsaid (@AdiAlsaid) September 19, 2017
Center of Mexico City right now after 7.4 earthquake. Scary. Hope folks are ok. Video shot by a friend in DF pic.twitter.com/tlYtpEShcB
— David Prager (@dlprager) September 19, 2017
You can watch live coverage from Univision below:
UPDATE –– 4:07 pm ET: President Donald Trump tweeted a statement to the people of Mexico City:
God bless the people of Mexico City. We are with you and will be there for you.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 19, 2017
UPDATE — 7:21 PM ET: The death toll has now risen to 119.
BREAKING: Death toll from Mexico earthquake now at 119, according to state and city officials.
— The Associated Press (@AP) September 19, 2017
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