Moderate earthquake strikes south of Mexico City, shaking buildings
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A moderate earthquake has shaken southern Mexico, rocking buildings in the capital of Mexico City and sending some frightened people into the streets.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 and struck at 3:17 p.m. local time Tuesday (2019 GMT) about 500 kilometers (310 miles) south of the capital. The epicenter was 8 kilometers (5 miles) northwest of the town of Xochistlahuaca in Guerrero state. It had a depth of 30 kilometers (18 miles).
Mexico City Mayor Miguel Angel Mancera reported via his Twitter account that there were no early reports of damage or injuries.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Authorities in Guerrero state didn't immediately report any damage. Guerrero state Gov. Angel Aguirre said civil protection crews at the epicenter area had reported no damage so far.