A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the western coast of Mexico.

The large quake shook buildings as far away as Mexico City.

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Puerto Madero, Mexico earthquake

The large temblor occurred at 6:23 a.m. local time (7:23 a.m. Eastern time), five miles northeast of Puerto Madero, Mexico. The epicenter was near the Guatemalan border. Firefighters spokesman Raul Hernandez says at least two people were killed in the Guatemalan town of San Marcos. Western Guatemala also suffered power failures from the quake. source

 
Firefighters said at least two people were killed in the Guatemalan town of San Marcos. Western Guatemala also suffered power failures from the quake.