On September 19, 1985, one of the most devastating earthquakes
in the history of the Americas hit Mexico City. The earthquake
measured 8.1 on the Richter scale and was felt as far away as Los
Angeles. There was widespread destruction, in excess of $3.7
billion, and many residents of Mexico City believe that deaths from
the quake likely approached 100,000.
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