Transcript for Powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Mexico

Following developing news out of Mexico with a country is coping we've yet another powerful are great this morn rocking the capital city. A seven point 1 magnitude quake struck central Mexico just a short time ago. The quake centered in Puebla state about 76 miles southeast of Mexico City. With thousands of panicked workers fled swing swing high rises. The reports of widespread damage in Mexico city's airport has been closed as a result. At this point no reports of anyone being hurt we will continue to follow the very latest developments bring updates online ABC seven and why as well.

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