Earthquake hits Mexico coast
Pastor Dale Morgan
*Earthquake hits Mexico coast*
19 Aug 2006 06:59:32 GMT
Source: Reuters
MEXICO CITY, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A moderate earthquake rocked Mexico's
Pacific coast early on Saturday close to the popular beach resort of
Huatulco and was felt as far away as Mexico City, but no damage was
reported.
The epicenter of the 5.5 magnitude quake was close to the surfing
hotspot Puerto Escondido, but also shook the capital 240 miles (385 km)
to the northwest, Mexico's national seismological service said.
"People have called to say they felt it but we haven't received any
reports of damage," said Yanet Antayhua at the monitoring center.
A strong tremor rattled Mexico City last week without causing major
damage, but brought back memories of a devastating 1985 quake that
killed thousands.
Huatulco and Puerto Escondido are both in the state of Oaxaca.