MEXICO CITY - A seismic tremor of extent 8 struck off the southern shore of Mexico late on Thursday, the U.S. Land Survey (USGS) stated, shaking structures over the middle and south of the nation and sending individuals running into the boulevards in the capital.
There were no prompt reports of significant harm.
Mexico's affable security organization said it was the most grounded seismic tremor to hit the nation since a staggering 1985 tremor that toppled structures and murdered thousands.
Individuals in Mexico City ran out into the roads in night wear and cautions sounded after the tremor struck just before midnight, a Reuters witness said. Power went out in a few neighborhoods.
"I had never been anyplace where the earth moved to such an extent. At first I snickered, however when the lights went out I didn't realize what to do. I almost fell over," said Luis Carlos Briceno, a draftsman, 31, who was going by Mexico City.
The epicenter was 123 km (76 miles) southwest of the town of Pijijiapan, at a profundity of 33 km (21 miles). Far reaching, unsafe wave waves were conceivable, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.8.0 Strongest quake 'since 1985' strikes off Mexican coast
