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Flashes of light in night sky terrifies people, after powerful quake jolts Mexico: In pics

The 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit 11 miles (17.7 km) northeast of Acapulco in southwestern Guerrero state late on Tuesday (September 8). Here is a collection of pictures illustrating the aftermath of the earthquake.

Powerful earthquake rocks Mexico

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Powerful earthquake rocks Mexico

Mexico`s National Seismological Service reported nearly a hundred aftershocks, including one that measured 5.2 magnitude. (Image credit: Reuters)

Devastation in wake of quake

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Devastation in wake of quake

The quake damaged the control tower at the beach resort`s international airport, cracked walls in a hospital attending COVID-19 patients and triggered landslides and gas leaks. However, the quake did not cause major destruction, according to initial reports by authorities. (Image credit: Reuters)

People were left traumatised

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People were left traumatised

In Acapulco, dozens of cars lined the beachfront promenade, a Reuters witness said, with more joining after a big aftershock struck shortly before daybreak. (Image credit: Reuters)

Mysterious light spotted in sky

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Mysterious light spotted in sky

A video shared by local disaster authorities shortly after the initial quake showed a cloudy night sky lit by lightning flashes as water sloshed from a hillside swimming pool in the city made famous by Hollywood stars in the 1950s.  (Image credit: Twitter)

Quake causes wide-spread destruction

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Quake causes wide-spread destruction

At one hotel entrance, a large metal pole crushed a car. The airport remained closed and several roads into the city were blocked by landslides, authorities said. (Image credit: Reuters)

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