5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Central Mexico, Shakes Capital City

Mexico Earthquake: The quake touched off a warning siren system, the institute said. Its epicenter was in the central state of Puebla.

5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Central Mexico, Shakes Capital City

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake shook much of central Mexico Thursday including the capital.

Mexico City:

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake shook much of central Mexico Thursday including the capital, prompting people to run out into the streets, the country's seismological institute said.

The quake touched off a warning siren system, the institute said. Its epicenter was in the central state of Puebla.

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