Transcript for At least 5 dead as magnitude-8.1 earthquake rocks southern Mexico, felt in capital

The other big story this morning powerful earthquake hitting Mexico at a magnitude eight point one quake was centered. Off the Pacific coast near the border with Guatemala extensive damage is reported in the city of Oaxaca at least five people have lost their lives including. Two children killed by a wall that collapsed in Tabasco state. Tsunami warnings were issued an opt to shocks continued to rattle lire the quake was so powerful it was felt in Mexico City. 650 miles away where buildings shook from more than a minute. Some areas lost power Mexico's president calls it the largest quake to hit that country. In a century we'll keep you posted as more information becomes a very.

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