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 | U.S. believes peace is “possible” in South Caucasus The United States continues to believe that peace is possible in the South Caucasus, Vedant Patel said. Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. |