Earthquake jolts Mexico City, no damages reportedJune 16, 2013 - 13:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A moderate earthquake has struck southern Mexico, shaking buildings in the capital and sending frightened people out into the streets, Belfast Telegraph said. Mexico City Mayor Miguel Angel Mancera reported via his Twitter account that there were no early reports of damage. The US Geological Survey said the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 and struck at 12.19am local time about 76 miles south of the Mexican capital. The epicentre was 14 miles west of the town of Jolalpan in Puebla state. It had a depth of 33 miles. Mancera said repair work was under way after electrical services had gone out in parts of the city. The epicentre was in Guerrero state near the border of Puebla. The governors of both states also reported no early indications of damage. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event. Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party. Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims. Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. |