The 1985 Mexico City Earthquake

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

A magnitude 8.1 earthquake devastated Mexico City on September 19, 1985, killing thousands and destroying large parts of the city.

On September 19, 1985 a magnitude 8.1 earthquake devastated the Greater Mexico City area. Thousands of people were killed and large parts of Mexico City were destroyed.

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The 1985 Mexico City Earthquake

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