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Powerful Earthquake Shake Southern, Central Mexico

Associated Press

   MEXICO CITY - A powerful earthquake centered near the resort of
   Huatulco shook southern and central Mexico on Tuesday. There were no
   immediate reports of the extend of damage or injury.

   The U.S. Geologic Survey said the quake that hit at 10:29 a.m. (11:29
   a.m. Eastern) had a magnitude of 7.4 and was centered along the Pacific
   coast of Oaxaca state.

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