In an almost supernatural coincidence, Tuesday’s 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Mexico hit on the 32nd anniversary of a devastating 8.0 temblor that practically flattened Mexico City. The 1985 quake was far more powerful than last week’s and was followed by several significant aftershocks. It is estimated that it claimed as many as 10,000 lives. But since Mexico City sits on a large Jell-O-like lake bed, any serious ground...

Source: Wall Street Journal September 24, 2017 21:45 UTC