Mexico survives magnitude-6.3 quake
The region of Veracruz in southeastern Mexico survived a magnitude-6.3 earthquake on Tuesday morning. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquakes…
The region of Veracruz in southeastern Mexico survived a magnitude-6.3 earthquake on Tuesday morning. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquakes depth was 60 miles, and its effects felt in Mexico City, 260 miles away.
In April, Mexico City experienced a magnitude-7.2 earthquake which did not cause much damage — nothing compared to the 1985 magnitude-8.1 quake that killed 10,000, injured 30,000 and damaged more than 100,000 buildings.
In addition to the homes and businesses in the area of Tuesday's quake, Veracruz also houses a large nuclear power plant that reportedly holds 86,000 tons of radioactive waste, as well as a state-owned oil refinery.
So far, there have been no reports of major damage from the earthquake (which only some felt).
There was an earthquake in Mexico City and I didn't even feel it lol
— Brenda (@LastNameChavez) July 29, 2014
I'd forgotten what it feels like a moving ground beneath your feet. ¡¡Ajúa señores!! #earthquake in mexico city.
— Helerman (@HelenBlejerman) July 29, 2014
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