A strong earthquake shook through southern Mexico today at 12:02 local time. Buildings rolled, plaster fell from ceilings and a bridge collapsed, but there was no major damage reported, according to the Associated Press. Below, we’ve embedded the Storify page put together by The Washington Post with a roundup of photos, videos and Tweets. Malia Obama was in Oaxaca, Mexico on a school trip when the earthquake shook. The White House says she’s safe and was never in danger.
7.6 earthquake rattles Mexico
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