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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Southern Mexico hit by largest earthquake in 100 years

An 8.1 magnitude quake struck the states of Chiapas and Oaxaca in southern Mexico. It was the most powerful quake to hit the region in a century -- stronger than the 1985 quake that left thousands dead.

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By Madeleine Brand • Sep 8, 2017 • 1 min read

An 8.1 magnitude quake struck the states of Chiapas and Oaxaca in southern Mexico. It was the most powerful quake to hit the region in a century -- stronger than the 1985 quake that left thousands dead.

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