The death toll in the 8.2-magnitude earthquake that hit Mexico on Friday continues to rise, local authorities report. Three people were killed in the state of Chiapas, while two children died in neighboring Tabasco state.
The epicenter of the quake was at a depth of 33 km (21 miles), 123 km (76 miles) southwest of the town of Pijijiapan, not far from the Guatemalan border.
The US Tsunami Warning System said hazardous tsunami waves are likely to follow in eight neighboring countries, including Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, El Salvador, and Costa Rica.
The PTWC issued an updated situation report, saying that “Tsunami waves reaching more than 3 meters above the tide level are possible along some coasts of Mexico,” and waves reaching up to one meter are expected to hit the coastlines of adjacent countries.
“Persons located in threatened coastal areas should stay alert for information and follow instructions from national and local authorities,” the organization said.
Mexican authorities have set up a coordination center to plan for relief efforts.
Photos have emerged online showing the impact of the earthquake in Chiapas, including damage to buildings, roads, and local infrastructure.
People in Mexico City flocked to the streets after the quake struck, an eyewitness told Reuters.
Tremors in Mexico City caused the Angel of Independence historical landmark to swing for several minutes.
#Sismo #CDMX Más del "Ángel de la Independencia" pic.twitter.com/NCrnL2oUBY
— Rubén Luengas (@rubengluengas) September 8, 2017
An eyewitness uploaded dazzling footage of earthquake lights that appeared in the skies over Mexico City shortly after the quake.
https://twitter.com/US_Citizen_Joe/status/906033167122829312
Luces mientras temblaba en la CDMX #AlertaSismica #Temblor pic.twitter.com/HM0PowrjTN
— Jorge Gregorio (@galvezgregory0) September 8, 2017
Seismologist Stephen Hicks said: ‘Earthquake lights have never been proven. Simpler explanation is small explosions in electric generators and power systems.”
So what could have caused these lights since the authorities say that they are not even real?
Maybe it wasn’t a natural earthquake since these lights are not supposed to appear at natural quakes?
Maybe this isn’t a natural earthquake, maybe it was caused by a weather weapon similar to HAARP but who knows?!?
If so, then who could have done it? Was it America who used HAARP against Mexico? If so, why?
What the heck is going on? Shortly after hurricane Harvey, America is now hunted by 3 other upcoming hurricanes, now this?
A 8.2 earthquake followed by strange lights in the sky?
A shopping mall in the Mexican capital nearly collapsed following the tremors.
#Earthquake 8.4
— SecureIn (@SecureInCanada) September 8, 2017
The shockwaves also affected Chiapas International Airport.
#BREAKING: Damage reported at airport in #Chiapas, #Mexico following 8.4 magnitude earthquake. pic.twitter.com/TH6thLxxg9
— Breaking News (@BreakingNGlobal) September 8, 2017
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