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Earthquake measuring 5.4 on Richter Scale hits southern Mexico, no reports of damage
•A 5.4 magnitude quake struck southern Mexico on Friday, according to the US Geological Survey, but there were no immediate reports of damage.

Volcanic ash kills five, causes panic in Mexico after deadly 6.2 magnitude earthquake
•A magnitude 6.2 earthquake that shook Mexico on Saturday was blamed for five deaths, spreading fear among a population reeling from multiple natural disasters

Mexico earthquake: President Enrique Pena Nieto announces aid for reconstruction of houses
Ians •The president of Mexico Enrique Pena Nieto has announced aid for the reconstruction of houses damaged in the 7 September quake in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Mexico earthquake: Death toll soars to 248; 21 children crushed under school in capital
•At least 248 people were killed when a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Mexico on Tuesday, including 21 children crushed beneath an elementary school that was reduced to rubble.

Mexico rocked by earthquake on anniversary of 1985 quake: 248 dead including 21 children
Fp Staff •At least 248 people were killed when a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Mexico on Tuesday, including 21 children crushed beneath an elementary school.

Tropical Storm Norma strengthens into hurricane as it makes its way to Mexico
•Tropical Storm Norma has strengthened into a hurricane over the Pacific Ocean on a route that should take it to the Los Cabos resorts at Baja California peninsula

Mexico earthquake: Death toll reaches 96; almost 2.5 million people in need of aid
•A powerful earthquake that struck Mexico last week has left some 2.5 million people in need of aid and killed 96 others, authorities said on Monday

Mexico earthquake: Death toll rises to 90; relief efforts continue as people fear further loss of property
•The death toll from the massive earthquake that struck Mexico on Thursday night has risen to at least 90

Mexico's 'strongest earthquake in a century' rattles city; death toll jumps to 32
•The death toll from a powerful earthquake that struck Mexico has risen to 32, the governor of the southern state of Oaxaca said Friday.



