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Scenes of Devastation in Mexico City After 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake

Photographs by Luján Agusti, Alejandro Cegarra, César Rodríguez

At least 225 have been killed following a 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck near Mexico City Tuesday. It came just hours after annual safety drills were held on the anniversary of a 1985 earthquake that killed 5,000. This was Mexico's second major earthquake this month. (Updated Sept. 21)