Breaking: Massive earthquake hits Southern Mexico!
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A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Mexico's southern coastline yesterday, which lead to buildings getting collapsed and people getting evacuated. The unexpected natural disasters has lead to the death of at least five people.
The earthquake happened at 10:29 a.m. local time with an epicenter 6.8 miles southwest of Santa María Zapotitlán in Oaxaca state. At least five people were killed as said by the coordinator for Mexico's National Civil Protection Service. Oaxaca state governor Alejandro Murat reported that the deceased include a 22-year-old woman and a man.
The Oaxacan Health Services said that general hospitals in Pochutla, Puerto Escondido and Pinotepa Nacional were also damaged and two of these hospitals are dealing with coronavirus patients. Tsunami waves of 0.68 meters were observed in Acapulco and 0.71 meters in Salina Cru.
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