Victoria Razo, AFP/Getty ImagesSoldiers stand guard a few metres away from the Sensacion hotel which collapsed with the powerful earthquake that struck Mexico overnight, in Matias Romero, Oaxaca State, on Sept. 8, 2017. Mexico's most powerful earthquake in a century killed at least 35 people, officials said Friday, after it struck the Pacific coast, wrecking homes and sending families fleeing into the streets.
Marco Ugarte, The Associated PressResidents remove sodas from the fridge of their taco stand after a wall collapsed on it during the earthquake in Mexico City, Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. One of the most powerful earthquakes ever to strike Mexico hit off its southern Pacific coast, while the capital escaped major damage.
Felix Marquez, The Associated PressA view of a partially collapsed hotel in Matias Romero, Oaxaca state, Mexico, Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded in Mexico struck off the country's southern coast, toppling hundreds of buildings, triggering tsunami evacuations and sending panicked people fleeing into the streets in the middle of the night. At least 35 people were reported killed.
Alfredo Estrella, AFP/Getty Imagespassers-by take snapshots of firefighters working on a building, damaged during the 8.2 earthquake that hit early today, in Mexico City on Sept. 8, 2017. Mexico's most powerful earthquake in a century killed at least 35 people, officials said, after it struck the Pacific coast, wrecking homes and sending families fleeing into the streets.
Marco Ugarte, The Associated PressA van sits in a pile of rubble after it was smashed by a wall that collapsed during a massive earthquake, in Mexico City, Friday Sept. 8, 2017. One of the most powerful earthquakes ever to strike Mexico hit off its southern Pacific coast, killing at least 35 people, toppling houses, government offices and businesses. Mexico's capital escaped major damage, but the quake terrified sleeping residents, many of whom still remember the catastrophic 1985 earthquake that killed thousands and devastated large parts of the city.
Luis Alberto Cruz, The Associated PressEvacuated patients lie on their beds outside the hospital in the aftermath of a massive earthquake, in Juchitan, Oaxaca state, Mexico, Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. One of the most powerful earthquakes ever to strike Mexico hit off its southern Pacific coast, killing at least 32 people, toppling houses, government offices and businesses.
Luis Alberto Cruz, The Associated PressSoldiers remove debris from a partly collapsed municipal building after an earthquake in Juchitan, Oaxaca state, Mexico, Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. One of the most powerful earthquakes ever to strike Mexico has hit off its southern Pacific coast, killing at least 32 people, toppling houses, government offices and businesses. With multiple intense hurricanes, a powerful earthquake, wildfires and deadly flooding from Houston to India it seems that nature recently has just gone nuts. Some of these disasters, like Friday’s earthquake in Mexico, are natural. Others may end up having a mix of natural and man-made ingredients after scientists examine them. Experts in risk and psychology said we look for patterns in overwhelming things like disasters. Sometimes there’s a pattern in chaos. Sometimes there isn’t.
Marco Ugarte, The Associated PressA woman holds her child as she stands next to wall turned to rubble when it collapsed during a massive earthquake, in Mexico City, Friday Sept. 8, 2017. One of the most powerful earthquakes ever to strike Mexico hit off its southern Pacific coast, killing at least 35 people, toppling houses, government offices and businesses. Mexico's capital escaped major damage, but the quake terrified sleeping residents, many of whom still remember the catastrophic 1985 earthquake that killed thousands and devastated large parts of the city.
Luis Perez, AFP/Getty ImagesTOPSHOT - People gather on a street in downtown Mexico City during an earthquake on Sept. 7, 2017. A powerful 8.0 magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico late September 7, the US Geological Survey said, with seismologists warning of a tsunami of more than three meters (10 feet).
Alfredo Estrella, AFP/Getty ImagesView of a street at the eastern area of Mexico City after a 8,2 earthquake on Sept. 8, 2017. A powerful 8.2-magnitude earthquake rocked Mexico late Thursday, killing at least 16 people in what the president called the quake-prone country's biggest one in a century.
Johan Ordonez, AFP/Getty ImagesView of damages caused by the earthquake, which mainly hit Mexico, in Tacana municipality San Marcos departament, in the border with Mexico, 320 km from Guatemala City, on Sept. 8, 2017. Mexico was severely jolted overnight by an 8.2 magnitude earthquake -its most powerful in a century, and it was also felt in much of Guatemala, which borders Chiapas, leaving four people injured and many housing damages.
Luis Alberto Cruz, The Associated PressEvacuated patients lie on their beds or sit outside the hospital in the aftermath of a massive earthquake, in Juchitan, Oaxaca state, Mexico, Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. One of the most powerful earthquakes ever to strike Mexico hit off its southern Pacific coast, killing at least 32 people, toppling houses, government offices and businesses.
Johan Ordonez, AFP/Getty ImagesView of damages caused by the earthquake, which mainly hit Mexico, in Tacana municipality, San Marcos departament, in the border with Mexico, 320 km from Guatemala City, on Sept. 8, 2017. Mexico was severely jolted overnight by an 8.2 magnitude earthquake -its most powerful in a century, and it was also felt in much of Guatemala, which borders Chiapas, leaving four people injured and many housing damages.
Victoria Razo, AFP/Getty ImagesPicture of a building which was severely damaged with the powerful earthquake that struck Mexico overnight, taken in Matias Romero, Oaxaca State, on Sept. 8, 2017. Mexico's most powerful earthquake in a century killed at least 35 people, officials said Friday, after it struck the Pacific coast, wrecking homes and sending families fleeing into the streets.
Victoria Razo, AFP/Getty ImagesPeople look at the Sensacion hotel which collapsed with the powerful earthquake that struck Mexico overnight, in Matias Romero, Oaxaca State, on Sept. 8, 2017. Mexico's most powerful earthquake in a century killed at least 35 people, officials said Friday, after it struck the Pacific coast, wrecking homes and sending families fleeing into the streets.
Ronaldo Schemidt, AFP/Getty ImagesMexican soldiers remove rubble following an 8.2 earthquake that hit Mexico's Pacific coast, in Juchitan de Zaragoza, state of Oaxaca on Sept. 8, 2017. Mexico's most powerful earthquake in a century killed at least 35 people, officials said, after it struck the Pacific coast, wrecking homes and sending families fleeing into the streets.
Ronaldo Schemidt, AFP/Getty ImagesView of damages caused by the 8.2 earthquake that hit Mexico's Pacific coast, in Juchitan de Zaragoza, state of Oaxaca on Sept. 8, 2017. Mexico's most powerful earthquake in a century killed at least 35 people, officials said, after it struck the Pacific coast, wrecking homes and sending families fleeing into the streets.
Ronaldo Schemidt, AFP/Getty ImagesView of damages caused by the 8.2 earthquake that hit Mexico's Pacific coast, in Juchitan de Zaragoza, state of Oaxaca on Sept. 8, 2017. Mexico's most powerful earthquake in a century killed at least 35 people, officials said, after it struck the Pacific coast, wrecking homes and sending families fleeing into the streets.
Ronaldo Schemidt, AFP/Getty ImagesMexican Navy members and local police walk among debris 8.2 earthquake that hit Mexico's Pacific coast, in Juchitan de Zaragoza, state of Oaxaca on Sept. 8, 2017. Mexico's most powerful earthquake in a century killed at least 35 people, officials said, after it struck the Pacific coast, wrecking homes and sending families fleeing into the streets.
Ronaldo Schemidt, AFP/Getty ImagesView of damages caused by the 8.2 earthquake that hit Mexico's Pacific coast, in Juchitan de Zaragoza, state of Oaxaca on Sept. 8, 2017. Mexico's most powerful earthquake in a century killed at least 35 people, officials said, after it struck the Pacific coast, wrecking homes and sending families fleeing into the streets.
Ronaldo Schemidt, AFP/Getty ImagesLocal police members and volunteers remove rubble after the Town Hall building partially collapsed following an 8.2 earthquake that hit Mexico's Pacific coast, in Juchitan de Zaragoza, state of Oaxaca on September 8, 2017. Mexico's most powerful earthquake in a century killed at least 35 people, officials said, after it struck the Pacific coast, wrecking homes and sending families fleeing into the streets. / AFP PHOTO / RONALDO SCHEMIDTRONALDO SCHEMIDT/AFP/Getty Images
Ronaldo Schemidt, AFP/Getty ImagesMexican Army and Navy members remove rubble after the Town Hall building partially collapsed following an 8.2 earthquake that hit Mexico's Pacific coast, in Juchitan de Zaragoza, state of Oaxaca on Sept. 8, 2017. Mexico's most powerful earthquake in a century killed at least 35 people, officials said, after it struck the Pacific coast, wrecking homes and sending families fleeing into the streets.
Johan Ordonez, AFP/Getty ImagesView of damages caused by the earthquake, which mainly hit Mexico, in Tacana municipality, San Marcos departament, Guatemala, on the border with Mexico, 320 km from Guatemala City, on Sept. 8, 2017. Mexico was severely jolted overnight by an 8.2 magnitude earthquake - the most powerful in a century - which was also felt in much of Guatemala, which borders the southern Mexican state of Chiapas, leaving four people injured and many homes damaged in this Central American country.
Pedro Pardo, AFP/Getty ImagesA man walks on Sept. 8, 2017 amid the rubble of buildings which collapsed in Juchitan de Zaragoza, state of Oaxaca, after an 8.2 earthquake that hit Mexico's Pacific coast overnight. Mexico's most powerful earthquake in a century killed at least 35 people, officials said, after it struck the Pacific coast, wrecking homes and sending families fleeing into the streets.
Ronaldo Schemidt, AFP/Getty ImagesView of damages caused by the 8.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Mexico's Pacific coast, in Juchitan de Zaragoza, state of Oaxaca on Sept. 8, 2017. Mexico's most powerful earthquake in a century killed at least 35 people, officials said, after it struck the Pacific coast, wrecking homes and sending families fleeing into the streets.
Ronaldo Schemidt, AFP/Getty ImagesVolunteers remove rubble after the Town Hall building partially collapsed following an 8.2 earthquake that hit Mexico's Pacific coast, in Juchitan de Zaragoza, state of Oaxaca on Sept. 8, 2017. Mexico's most powerful earthquake in a century killed at least 35 people, officials said, after it struck the Pacific coast, wrecking homes and sending families fleeing into the streets.
Ronaldo Schemidt, AFP/Getty ImagesMexican soldiers walk amid debris of the Town Hall building which partially collapsed following an 8.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Mexico's Pacific coast, in Juchitan de Zaragoza, state of Oaxaca on Sept. 8, 2017. Mexico's most powerful earthquake in a century killed at least 35 people, officials said, after it struck the Pacific coast, wrecking homes and sending families fleeing into the streets.
Johan Ordonez, AFP/Getty ImagesView of damage caused by the earthquake, which mainly hit Mexico, in Tacana municipality, San Marcos departament, Guatemala, on the border with Mexico, 320 km from Guatemala City, on Sept. 8, 2017. Mexico was severely jolted overnight by an 8.2 magnitude earthquake - the most powerful in a century - which was also felt in much of Guatemala, which borders the southern Mexican state of Chiapas, leaving four people injured and many homes damaged in this Central American country.
Pedro Pardo, AFP/Getty ImagesTOPSHOT - People gather on a street in downtown Mexico City during an earthquake on Sept. 7, 2017. An earthquake of magnitude 8.0 struck southern Mexico late Thursday and was felt as far away as Mexico City, the US Geological Survey said, issuing a tsunami warning. It hit offshore 120 kilometers (75 miles) southwest of the town of Tres Picos in the state of Chiapas.
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Soldiers stand guard a few metres away from the Sensacion hotel which collapsed with the powerful earthquake that struck Mexico overnight, in Matias Romero, Oaxaca State, on Sept. 8, 2017.
Mexico's most powerful earthquake in a century killed at least 35 people, officials said Friday, after it struck the Pacific coast, wrecking homes and sending families fleeing into the streets.
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MEXICO CITY — One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded in Mexico struck off the country’s southern coast, toppling hundreds of buildings and sending panicked people fleeing into the streets in the middle of the night. At least 58 people were reported dead. The earthquake’s impact was blunted somewhat by the fact that it was centered 100 miles offshore. It hit off Chiapas’ Pacific coast, near the Guatemalan border with a magnitude of 8.1 —equal to Mexico’s strongest quake of the past century. It was slightly stronger than the 1985 quake, the U.S. Geological Survey said.



























