Earthquake rocks Acapulco

ACAPULCO, (AP):

A moderate earthquake shook the Mexican Pacific coast resort of Acapulco yesterday, forcing dozens of nervous spring vacationers into the streets. No damage or injuries were reported.

The magnitude-5.7 quake occurred at 6:07 a.m. local time (1107 GMT) and was centred about 30 miles (50 kilometres) northeast of Acapulco, in the state of Guerrero, the United States Geological Survey in Colorado reported on its website. It was followed by a magnitude-4.6 replica at 6:18 a.m. (1118 GMT), the agency said.

The quake occurred at a depth of nearly 13 miles (20 kilometres).

It was felt strongly throughout the state but there were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries, said Guerrero Civil Protection official Roberto Garcia.

The quake was also felt by some in Mexico City, where buildings swayed slightly and windows rattled.

Police surveying the city by helicopter and land found no damage or injuries, Mexico City's Public Safety Department said in a statement.