On September 19, 2017, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake shook Mexico City, rattling skyscrapers and sending millions into the streets. Reuters is reporting at least 200 deaths across several Mexican states. Coincidentally, Tuesday was the 32nd anniversary of the devastating 1985 Mexico City earthquake, an occasion that led to many first responders and volunteers already being gathered outside, taking part in earthquake-preparedness drills. Below, some early images of the still-unfolding disaster in Mexico City. Updated with new 12 new images on September 20.
Photos of the Earthquake in Mexico City
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People evacuated from office buildings gather in Reforma Avenue after an earthquake in Mexico City, on September 19, 2017. A powerful earthquake jolted central Mexico on Tuesday, causing buildings to sway sickeningly in the capital. #
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A woman tries to reach people on her cellphone after she evacuated with others to Paseo de la Reforma Avenue after an earthquake in Mexico City on September 19, 2017. #
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Rescuers display a placard reading "Silence," as they hurry to free possible victims from the rubble of a collapsed building after a quake rattled Mexico City on September 19, 2017. #
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Rescuers, firefighters, policemen, soldiers, and volunteers remove rubble and debris from a flattened building in search of survivors after a powerful quake in Mexico City on September 19, 2017. #
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Rescuers, firefighters, policemen, soldiers, and volunteers work under searchlights to continue removing rubble and debris from a flattened building on September 19, 2017. #
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