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Breaking News: Mexico City Rattled by 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake

  Natural disasters can occur suddenly. Today, Mexico City experienced a sudden earthquake. The earthquake caused shockwaves in the city's busy streets. The city experienced a 5.8 size earthquake on the 7th. The Associated Press reported the earthquake, causing high alert among residents and authorities. The Earthquake's Epicenter Mexico's National Seismological Service (SSN) pinpointed the epicenter of the seismic activity. Chiautla de Tapia is located 25 km south in central Mexico. The USGS reported the coordinates. The latitude is 18.397 degrees north. The longitude is 98.550 degrees west. The depth is 44.4 km. Yet, there were conflicting reports, initially stating a magnitude of 5.8, later revised to 5.7.  Impact on Mexico City The earthquake had a strong impact on the capital city. Buildings were swaying and people felt strong tremors. Government authorities and local governments responded quickly by issuing warnings. They urged residents to seek safety. There was unce...