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A major earthquake off Mexico's southern coast killed at least 15 people, with the president saying on Sept. 8 it was the biggest in a century to hit the country. Houses toppled and the quake produced tsunami waves and sent people running into the streets in panic.

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 8 has struck off Mexico's southern coast, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, reported ITV. 

A tsunami warning has been issued for Pacific coasts of several Central American countries.