Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Mexico has been a powerful earthquake.

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred in south-western Mexico on Monday, April 27, reports CNN. According to the United States Geological Survey, the epicenter of tremors was in the state of Guerrero, about 70 kilometers north-east of Acapulco.
Fluctuations in the earth, and felt in Mexico City, located 240 kilometers from the epicenter of the earthquake: the building in the capital to shake for 30-45 seconds. After the tremors Mexico City residents began to flee homes and jobs, and meet on the street.
  In addition, in Acapulco were evacuated a few hotels. No casualties and destruction have not yet been reported. Earthquakes magnitude 6.0 are considered to be severe and can result in serious damage. CNN notes that data on the effectiveness of the earthquake can still be adjusted.

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