More than 100 people died when a powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck central Mexico on Tuesday, toppling buildings in the heavily populated capital where rescuers scoured frantically under the rubble of ruins for survivors.
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The temblor occurred on the 32nd anniversary of a devastating quake that killed thousands in Mexico City in 1985. Many Mexicans had taken part in earthquake drills on Tuesday as is customary every September 19.
Condolence messages poured in from leaders across the world after the powerful earthquake:
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Actors and known personalities too prayed for the victims of the earthquake:
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Actors and known personalities too prayed for the victims of the earthquake:
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