The U.S. Geological Service estimated the quake’s magnitude at 6.7, after an initial reading of 6.8. It said the quake was centered about 26 miles (42 kilometers) southwest of Iguala in Guerrero. That is 103 miles (166 kilometers) south-southwest of Mexico City.
High-rises swayed in the center of Mexico City, and shoppers were temporarily herded out of some shopping centers.
People in one part of the capital’s upscale Condesa neighborhood ran out of their houses and gathered in the streets, hugging each other while some shook and began to cry.
On one street, a group of women joined hands in a circle, closed their eyes and began to pray.
“Please God, help us and let everything be OK,” said one. “It’s OK. It’s OK. Everything is OK.” Read more: HERE
