Photos: Mexico shaken by 7.2 magnitude earthquake near Acapulco
April 18, 2014
A parked car suffered damage when a adobe wall collapsed on it after a strong earthquake shook Chilpancingo, Mexico, Friday morning, April 18, 2014. A powerful magnitude-7.2 earthquake shook central and southern Mexico but there were no early reports of major damage or casualties. (AP Photo/Alejandrino Gonzalez) ( Mexico Earthquake )
Civil Protection workers examine damage on a government building in Chilpancingo after a strong earthquake shook Mexico, Friday morning, April 18, 2014. A powerful magnitude-7.2 earthquake shook central and southern Mexico but there were no early reports of major damage or casualties. (AP Photo/Alejandrino Gonzalez) ( Mdexico Earthquake )
A woman is carried at the Juarez neighborhood after a strong earthquake jolted Mexico City, Friday, April 18, 2014. The powerful magnitude-7.2 earthquake shook central and southern Mexico but there were no early reports of major damage or casualties. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) ( Mexico Earthquake )
People evacuate buildings after a strong earthquake rattled Mexico City on April 18 , 2014. A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico City on Friday, swaying buildings, shattering windows and prompting people to rush into the street as power went out, authorities said. The National Seismology Service said the quake's epicenter was 31 kilometers (19 miles) northwest of Tecpan, in the southwestern state of Guerrero, near the Pacific resort of Acapulco. The US Geological Survey gave a higher measurement of 7.5-magnitude. (YURI CORTEZ/AFP/Getty Images) ( Mvd6607680 )
A man talks with a fireman after a tree fell on his car at the Narvarte neighborhood after a strong earthquake jolted Mexico City, Friday, April 18, 2014. The powerful magnitude-7.2 earthquake shook central and southern Mexico but there were no early reports of major damage or casualties. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) ( Mexico Earthquake )
People who were participating in a Holy Week procession stop and pray after a strong earthquake jolted Mexico City, Friday, April 18, 2014. A powerful magnitude-7.2 earthquake shook central and southern Mexico but there were no early reports of major damage or casualties. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte) ( Mexico Earthquake )
A damaged abandoned home is seen at the Juarez neighborhood after a strong earthquake jolted Mexico City, Friday, April 18, 2014. A powerful magnitude-7.2 earthquake shook central and southern Mexico but there were no early reports of major damage or casualties. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) ( Mexico Earthquake )
A woman is comforted by other people at the Juarez neighborhood after a strong earthquake jolted Mexico City, Friday, April 18, 2014. The powerful magnitude-7.2 earthquake shook central and southern Mexico but there were no early reports of major damage or casualties, (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) ( Mexico Earthquake )
People remain on the streets after a strong earthquake rattled Mexico City on April 18 , 2014. A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico City on Friday, swaying buildings, shattering windows and prompting people to rush into the street as power went out, authorities said. The National Seismology Service said the quake's epicenter was 31 kilometers (19 miles) northwest of Tecpan, in the southwestern state of Guerrero, near the Pacific resort of Acapulco. The US Geological Survey gave a higher measurement of 7.5-magnitude. (ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP/Getty Images) ( Mvd6607684 )
A damaged abandoned house is seen at the Juarez neighborhood after a strong earthquake jolted Mexico City, Friday, April 18, 2014. A powerful magnitude-7.2 earthquake shook central and southern Mexico but there were no early reports of major damage or casualties. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) ( Mexico Earthquake )
People who were participating in a Holy Week procession stop and pray after a strong earthquake jolted Mexico City, Friday, April 18, 2014. A powerful magnitude-7.2 earthquake shook central and southern Mexico but there were no early reports of major damage or casualties. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte) ( Mexico Earthquake )
A man talks with a woman after a tree fell on his car at the Narvarte neighborhood after a strong earthquake jolted Mexico City, Friday, April 18, 2014. The powerful magnitude-7.2 earthquake shook central and southern Mexico but there were no early reports of major damage or casualties. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) ( Mexico Earthquake )
People evacuate buildings after a strong earthquake rattled Mexico City on April 18 , 2014. A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico City on Friday, swaying buildings, shattering windows and prompting people to rush into the street as power went out, authorities said. The National Seismology Service said the quake's epicenter was 31 kilometers (19 miles) northwest of Tecpan, in the southwestern state of Guerrero, near the Pacific resort of Acapulco. The US Geological Survey gave a higher measurement of 7.5-magnitude. (YURI CORTEZ/AFP/Getty Images) ( Mvd6607689 )
People who were participating in a Holy Week procession stop after a strong earthquake jolted Mexico City, Friday, April 18, 2014. A powerful magnitude-7.2 earthquake shook central and southern Mexico but there were no early reports of major damage or casualties. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte) ( Mexico Earthquake )
People comfort each other after a strong earthquake rattled Mexico City on April 18 , 2014. A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico City on Friday, swaying buildings, shattering windows and prompting people to rush into the street as power went out, authorities said. The National Seismology Service said the quake's epicenter was 31 kilometers (19 miles) northwest of Tecpan, in the southwestern state of Guerrero, near the Pacific resort of Acapulco. The US Geological Survey gave a higher measurement of 7.5-magnitude. (YURI CORTEZ/AFP/Getty Images) ( Mvd6607669 )
People wait to have their blood pressure checked after having evacuated their homes after a strong earthquake rattled Mexico City on April 18 , 2014. A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico City on Friday, swaying buildings, shattering windows and prompting people to rush into the street as power went out, authorities said. The National Seismology Service said the quake's epicenter was 31 kilometers (19 miles) northwest of Tecpan, in the southwestern state of Guerrero, near the Pacific resort of Acapulco. The US Geological Survey gave a higher measurement of 7.5-magnitude. (YURI CORTEZ/AFP/Getty Images) ( Mvd6607697 )
A woman pushes a baby stroller across an avenue as people evacuate buildings after a strong earthquake rattled Mexico City on April 18 , 2014. A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico City on Friday, swaying buildings, shattering windows and prompting people to rush into the street as power went out, authorities said. The National Seismology Service said the quake's epicenter was 31 kilometers (19 miles) northwest of Tecpan, in the southwestern state of Guerrero, near the Pacific resort of Acapulco. The US Geological Survey gave a higher measurement of 7.5-magnitude. (YURI CORTEZ/AFP/Getty Images) ( Mvd6607671 )
People evacuate buildings after a strong earthquake rattled Mexico City on April 18 , 2014. A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico City on Friday, swaying buildings, shattering windows and prompting people to rush into the street as power went out, authorities said. The National Seismology Service said the quake's epicenter was 31 kilometers (19 miles) northwest of Tecpan, in the southwestern state of Guerrero, near the Pacific resort of Acapulco. The US Geological Survey gave a higher measurement of 7.5-magnitude. (YURI CORTEZ/AFP/Getty Images) ( Mvd6607676 )
A woman looks out from a window as people evacuate buildings after a strong earthquake rattled Mexico City on April 18 , 2014. A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico City on Friday, swaying buildings, shattering windows and prompting people to rush into the street as power went out, authorities said. The National Seismology Service said the quake's epicenter was 31 kilometers (19 miles) northwest of Tecpan, in the southwestern state of Guerrero, near the Pacific resort of Acapulco. The US Geological Survey gave a higher measurement of 7.5-magnitude. (ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP/Getty Images) ( Mvd6607693 )
People evacuate buildings after a strong earthquake rattled Mexico City on April 18 , 2014. A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico City on Friday, swaying buildings, shattering windows and prompting people to rush into the street as power went out, authorities said. The National Seismology Service said the quake's epicenter was 31 kilometers (19 miles) northwest of Tecpan, in the southwestern state of Guerrero, near the Pacific resort of Acapulco. The US Geological Survey gave a higher measurement of 7.5-magnitude. (YURI CORTEZ/AFP/Getty Images) ( Mvd6607672 )
People evacuate buildings after a strong earthquake rattled Mexico City on April 18 , 2014. A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico City on Friday, swaying buildings, shattering windows and prompting people to rush into the street as power went out, authorities said. The National Seismology Service said the quake's epicenter was 31 kilometers (19 miles) northwest of Tecpan, in the southwestern state of Guerrero, near the Pacific resort of Acapulco. The US Geological Survey gave a higher measurement of 7.5-magnitude. (YURI CORTEZ/AFP/Getty Images) ( Mvd6607687 )
A man holds his child after evacuating buildings after a strong earthquake rattled Mexico City on April 18 , 2014. A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico City on Friday, swaying buildings, shattering windows and prompting people to rush into the street as power went out, authorities said. The National Seismology Service said the quake's epicenter was 31 kilometers (19 miles) northwest of Tecpan, in the southwestern state of Guerrero, near the Pacific resort of Acapulco. The US Geological Survey gave a higher measurement of 7.5-magnitude. (ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP/Getty Images) ( Mvd6607679 )
People remain in the streets after a strong earthquake rattled Mexico City on April 18 , 2014. A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico City on Friday, swaying buildings, shattering windows and prompting people to rush into the street as power went out, authorities said. The National Seismology Service said the quake's epicenter was 31 kilometers (19 miles) northwest of Tecpan, in the southwestern state of Guerrero, near the Pacific resort of Acapulco. The US Geological Survey gave a higher measurement of 7.5-magnitude. (ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP/Getty Images) ( Mvd6607691 )
People remain in the streets after a strong earthquake rattled Mexico City on April 18 , 2014. A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico City on Friday, swaying buildings, shattering windows and prompting people to rush into the street as power went out, authorities said. The National Seismology Service said the quake's epicenter was 31 kilometers (19 miles) northwest of Tecpan, in the southwestern state of Guerrero, near the Pacific resort of Acapulco. The US Geological Survey gave a higher measurement of 7.5-magnitude. (ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP/Getty Images) ( Mvd6607692 )
A man evacuates his house after a strong earthquake rattled Mexico City on April 18 , 2014. A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico City on Friday, swaying buildings, shattering windows and prompting people to rush into the street as power went out, authorities said. The National Seismology Service said the quake's epicenter was 31 kilometers (19 miles) northwest of Tecpan, in the southwestern state of Guerrero, near the Pacific resort of Acapulco. The US Geological Survey gave a higher measurement of 7.5-magnitude. (ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP/Getty Images) ( Mvd6607677 )
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