Death toll in Mexico earthquake rises to 90
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Published: Sep 10, 2017, 24:42 IST | Updated: Sep 10, 2017, 24:42 IST
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71 people have been confirmed dead in the southern state of Oaxaca
The death toll from the devastating Mexico earthquake has climbed up to 90, Reuters reported.
Emergency services in the southern state of Oaxaca confirmed that 71 people were killed in the state alone.
"It's 71 (dead). Just for Oaxaca," said Jesus Gonzalez, a spokesman for the state civil protection authority, reported Reuters.
The 8.1 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Mexico on Thursday was stronger than the 1985 quake that caused massive devastation in Mexico.
The quake was felt as far north as the Mexico city shaking buildings and forcing people to run for cover.???????