A 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit southwestern Mexico late Tuesday resulting in the death of at least one person, authorities said. The quake was about 12.8 miles (20.7 kilometers) northeast of the beach resort of Acapulco in Guerrero state, damaging multiple buildings, toppling trees, and causing rock falls onto roads. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) initially reported a 7.4 magnitude quake before downgrading the figure to 7.0. The quake had a shallow depth of 12 miles (20 kilometers), which may have contributed to the widespread and significant shaking in the region. Power outages were reported in several states. Mexico’s state power utility reported that 1.6 million users were affected in Guerrero, Morelos, Oaxaca, the State of Mexico, and Mexico City. In Mexico City, which is about 230 miles (375 kilometers) from Acapulco, there were reports of power outages as well as buildings rocking and swaying temporarily in some areas. The ground …
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