<P> The 2017 Central Mexico earthquake struck at 13 : 14 CDT ( 18 : 14 UTC ) on 19 September 2017 with an estimated magnitude of M 7.1 and strong shaking for about 20 seconds . Its epicenter was about 55 km ( 34 mi ) south of the city of Puebla . The earthquake caused damage in the Mexican states of Puebla and Morelos and in the Greater Mexico City area , including the collapse of more than 40 buildings . 370 people were killed by the earthquake and related building collapses , including 228 in Mexico City , and more than 6,000 were injured . </P>
<P> The 2017 Central Mexico earthquake struck at 13 : 14 CDT ( 18 : 14 UTC ) on 19 September 2017 with an estimated magnitude of M 7.1 and strong shaking for about 20 seconds . Its epicenter was about 55 km ( 34 mi ) south of the city of Puebla . The earthquake caused damage in the Mexican states of Puebla and Morelos and in the Greater Mexico City area , including the collapse of more than 40 buildings . 370 people were killed by the earthquake and related building collapses , including 228 in Mexico City , and more than 6,000 were injured . </P>
how long was the earthquake in mexico 2017
how long was the earthquake in mexico 2017
about 20 seconds
about 20 seconds