M8.2 earthquake strikes off Mexican southern coast

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‍· At least 32 killed

· Mexico president: Biggest quake in a century

‍‍‍‍Updated at 9:10 p.m. BJT

At least 32 people were killed in the massive 8.2 magnitude earthquake, one of the biggest recorded in Mexico, Reuters reported, citing authorities.

A number of buildings suffered severe damage in parts of
southern Mexico. Some of the worst initial reports came from the town of Juchitan in Oaxaca state, where sections of the town hall, a hotel, a bar and other buildings were reduced to rubble.

‍‍‍‍Updated at 8:08 p.m. BJT

The powerful Mexico earthquake has killed at least 26 people, Reuters said, citing authorities.

Earlier, the governor of the southern state of Oaxaca said on Friday that 20 people were killed in that region.

‍‍‍Updated at 6:49 p.m. BJT

The death doll continues to rise with at least 15 people killed in Mexico's biggest earthquake in a century, AFP reported, citing an official.

‍‍Updated at 4:50 p.m. BJT

At least nine people have been killed in the earthquake, according to Xinhua News Agency.

Seven people were killed when homes collapsed in the state of Chiapas, confirmed Jose Garcia, an official from the state's civil protection department.

Another two were killed in the neighboring state of Tabasco, according to local authorities.

Damage caused an earthquake is seen in the Port of Veracruz on September 7, 2017. / AFP Photo

People gather on a street in downtown Mexico City during an earthquake on September 7, 2017./ AFP Photo

Members of the Mexican army look at damage caused by an earthquake in the Port of Veracuz on September 7, 2017. / AFP Photo

Updated at 4:12 p.m. BJT

Mexico’s President Enrique Peña Nieto says the earthquake that hit the country has an 8.2-magnitude, the biggest the country has seen in a century.

He confirmed that at least five people have died and major damage has been caused. He added that 1 million people initially have been without power following the quake, but that electricity had been restored to 800,000 of them.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) earlier said an 8.1-magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of southern Mexico.

A tsunami warning has been issued for Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama and Honduras.

Updated at 3:08 p.m. BJT

At least five people have been killed in the earthquake, said Mexico's interior minister early on Friday.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) updated the earthquake to an 8.1-magnitude that struck 87km southwest of Pijijiapan, Mexico.

A tsunami has been confirmed in Mexico, with the largest wave as 0.7 meters high, according to Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

A 5.7-magnitude aftershock jolted 29km southwest of Paredon, Mexico in less than 30 minutes after the major earthquake, according to USGS.

People react on a street in downtown Mexico City during an 8.1-magnitude earthquake on September 7, 2017./ AFP Photo

Updated at 1:20 p.m. BJT

An earthquake of magnitude 8 struck in the Pacific off the southern coast of Mexico late on Thursday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, shaking buildings in the capital city.

A tsunami warning has been issued for Mexico, Guatemala, EL Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama and Honduras.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center warned hazardous waves are possible, possibly reaching as high as three meters above the tide level.

People react on a street in downtown Mexico City during an 8.1-magnitude earthquake on September 7, 2017./ AFP Photo

Residents in Mexico City fled from their homes, according to local media reports.

No casualties and damages have been reported so far.

Updated at 1:12 p.m. BJT

An 8.0-magnitude earthquake struck south of Mexico on Friday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

The agency said hazardous widespread tsunami waves are possible.

Media reports have noted that the tremor shook Mexico City and people were fleeing buildings.

People react on a street in downtown Mexico City during an 8.1-magnitude earthquake on September 7, 2017./ AFP Photo

No casualties have been reported so far.

The quake’s epicenter was 96 km southwest of the town of Pijijiapan, at a depth of 33 km, according to USGS.

This is a developing story. Stay tuned to CGTN for updates.

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