Apr 07, 2011

Magnitude-6.5 quake hits southern and central Mexico

09:40 AM
Douglas Stanglin, USA TODAY

A magnitude-6.5 earthquake shook a wide swath of southern and central Mexico today, sending people fleeing into the street Mexico City.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

The epicenter was located near the town of Las Choapas and about 370 miles southeast of the capital, the Associated Press reports. The temblor was felt strongly in Chiapas, a state bordering Guatemala.

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