Earthquake Hits Mexico Leaving 1 Dead

Magnitude of 7

At least 1 person has died following a powerful earthquake in Mexico last night.

Officials say the man was hit by a falling post, after the quake - with a magnitude of 7 - struck close to the city of Acapulco.

It has also caused aftershocks, with buildings seen rocking and swaying.

A powerful earthquake of 7.0 magnitude struck southwestern Mexico near the beach resort of Acapulco, killing at least one person and damaging buildings, authorities said https://t.co/xhfl4aOLx4 pic.twitter.com/J8pth8UsgA

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