Mexico hit by powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake, killing at least one
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A man was killed and buildings were damaged in the resort city of Acapulco, and the quake was also felt in Mexico City
A powerful earthquake has struck south-west Mexico near the beach resort of Acapulco, killing at least one man who was crushed by a falling post, and causing rock falls and damaging buildings.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) said a 7.0 magnitude quake struck 11 miles (18km) north-east of the resort of Acapulco, Guerrero, in the early hours of Wednesday sending people running into the street for safety.
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