At least 139 killed after powerful earthquake in Mexico

MEXICO CITY. KAZINFORM At least 119 people died in Mexico as a result of the deadliest since 1985 7.1 magnitude earthquake that rocked the central part of the country on Tuesday afternoon, according to The Guardian.

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According to the National Seismic Service of Mexico, the epicenter of the quake was some 111 km south-east of Mexico City, near Puebla.

The Ministry of the Interior of Mexico declared a state of emergency in the capital.

29 buildings collapsed in the capital city as a result of the earthquake.