Both the south of Mexico and the capital are still reeling from earthquakes that caused widespread damage in September and he powerful, sustained shaking on Friday caused widespread panic. More than 224 killed in powerful Mexico quake: authoritiesPatricia Gutierrez, a 66-year-old English teacher, was taking a nap with her 11-month-old granddaughter, Juliet, when she heard an earthquake alarm in Mexico City. Foreigners killed in Mexico quake from Taiwan, Korea, SpainBRICKS AND RUBBLE Interior Minister Alfonso Navarrete said there was some superficial damage to buildings in Oaxaca, and the state’s governor said about 100,000 people had lost power. National oil firm Pemex said its installations were in order, including its biggest refinery 240 miles (386 km) from the epicenter. But the quake was a far cry from the tremors that struck Mexico in September, Martinez said.

Source: The Express Tribune February 17, 2018 03:56 UTC