Mexico President López Obrador addresses the public on the powerful earthquake centered near the resort of Huatulco in southern Mexico that swayed buildings in Mexico City and sent thousands into the streets.
A powerful earthquake centered near the resort of Huatulco in southern Mexico swayed buildings Tuesday in Mexico City and sent thousands into the streets.
Seismic alarms sounded midmorning with enough warning for residents to exit buildings.
Power was knocked out to some areas, but there were not immediately reports of damage or injuries.
The US Geologic Survey said the magnitude 7.4 quake hit at 10:29 am (11:29 am Eastern) along Mexico's southern Pacific coast at a depth of 16 miles (26 km).
The epicenter was 7 miles (12 km) south-southwest of Santa Maria Zapotitlan in Oaxaca state
It was felt in Guatemala and throughout south and central Mexico.
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