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8.1-magnitude quake strikes just off the coast of Mexico




A large earthquake, meausuring 8.1 in the Richter Scale, has struck just off the Pacific coast of Mexico.

The quake’s epicenter was pinpointed at a depth of 70km, about 87km (54 miles) south-west of Pijijiapan. The seismic shock was felt as far as Guatemala.

There were at least 12 aftershocks, diminishing in strength as time went on.

Four people have been killed so far, but the death toll is likely to rise.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) said has issued a warning, stating that high waves are likely to hit coastal areas.

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