Earthquake rocks Mexico City

A moderately strong earthquake rocked Mexico City earlier this afternoon, shaking the earth in the sprawling capital.



The U.S. Geological Survey measured the quake at a magnitude 5.7, and placed the epicenter near the city of Puebla, about 85 miles southeast of Mexico City.



The Mexican seismological service measured the quake at 5.9.

Eyewitnesses reported that they felt the earth and buildings shaking.

Thousands of panicked people streamed into the streets as halted vehicles led to a traffic snarl.



Media reports said parts of the city were without electricity but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.