멕시코서 규모 7.1 강진 사망자 최소 224명+강진 멕시코서 40대 한인 남성 실종
A massive earthquake in Mexico has claimed more than 217 lives.
That's the confirmed figure, but there are others quite a bit higher... and there are an unknown number of people missing.
It hit just a few hours after drills were held across Mexico... on the 32nd anniversary of an earthquake that killed around 10-thousand people.
Cha Sang-mi has the latest.
At least 217 people have been confirmed dead after a 7-point-1 magnitude earthquake struck Mexico on Tuesday afternoon.
Rescue efforts are going on into the night, searching for any survivors trapped under fallen debris, and the death toll is expected to rise.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the epicenter was in Puebla state, about 120 kilometers southeast of Mexico City. The quake, which struck at a depth of 51 kilometers, has caused major damage in Puebla, Morelos and Mexico states.
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"The ground started moving, it was very strong, the windows started to break, people started to leave their homes, this building in front collapsed."
Mexican President Pena Nieto has called a meeting of the National Emergency Committee and said the Mexican government is evaluating the situation to coordinate response measures.
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"Our priority at this moment is to continue with the rescue of those who are under the rubble and to give medical attention to those who are injured. Emergency services are available to anyone who needs attention."
Currently, 40 percent of Mexico City has no electricity,
and Mexico City's airport , schools and stock exchange will remain closed for the time being.
A 41-year-old Korean man is among the many people missing, and the Korean embassy is making efforts to contact and help any Korean nationals in the quake-struck areas.
The earthquake comes less than two weeks after an eight-point-one magnitude quake hit just off the coast of Mexico, killing at least 90 people.
Cha Sang-mi, Arirang News.
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