Powerful Earthquake Shakes Mexico

World | April 13, 2007, Friday // 00:00

A powerful earthquake, measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale, hit Mexico early on Friday, the US Geological Survey said.

There were no immediate reports of injuries or serious damage, but the tremor sent hundreds of people fleeing their homes in panic.

The quake hit at 12:42 local time with an epicentre in the coastal state of Guerrero, Mexico, the US agency said.

It lasted three or four seconds and was strongly felt in the Pacific resort of Acapulco and the capital.

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