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A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no major damage reported; at least 2 injured
A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador.
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What happenedA strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador.
The headline splitThe center frames it as "A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no major damage reported; at least 2 i...". The right frames it as "Massive 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico: Here’s what we know".
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CenterA 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no major damage reported; at least 2 injured
KABC / ABC7 Los Angeles · Center · News report
Right / center-rightMassive 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico: Here’s what we know
A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no major damage reported; at least 2 injured
A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador.
Massive 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico: Here’s what we know
massivemexicohereswhatknow
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake was felt by millions of people from Mexico City to El Salvador Friday. Significant damage is likely and some fatalities are possible, according to the U.S. Geolog...
