A major earthquake hit Mexico city earlier this afternoon:
UPDATE –– There are now local media reports that five people have died.
UPDATE –– The death toll is rising, per multiple reports:
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto tweeted that he’s returning to Mexico City and is taking action on the devastating earthquake:
Dramatic video and photos from Mexico are already circulating on social media:
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:
UPDATE — 7:21 PM ET: The death toll has now risen to 119.
[image via screengrab]
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