Here Are Some of the Harrowing Images from Mexico City

Christine Rousselle | September 19, 2017 5:00 PM

Earlier today, Mexico City was hit by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake. While the number of casualties is currently unknown (but at least 42 people have been reported dead), the images and videos of the devastation coming out of the city have been nothing short of jaw-dropping. According to Mexican President Nieto, a reported 27 buildings have collapsed in Mexico City following the earthquake. The rebuilding effort will likely take years.

Here are a few of the images and videos of the aftermath:

JUST IN: Video from @mirandamendes98 shows an accumulation of gas in central Mexico moments after earthquake: https://t.co/2rwe7ZshJd pic.twitter.com/zURb7dhMlk
— ABC13 Houston (@abc13houston) September 19, 2017

LATEST: Photo shows a collapsed highway after 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Mexico City area

(Via Policia Federal Mx) pic.twitter.com/umqrVohQcI
— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 19, 2017

I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS HAPPENING!! Pray for Mexico City !! My heart is broken :/ pic.twitter.com/Hf0J4PqJ6w
— Lele Pons (@lelepons) September 19, 2017

People in Mexico City digging through rubble, trying to help survivors.

I'm honestly speechless.pic.twitter.com/Pi4B2VOBl6
— Mikel Jollett (@Mikel_Jollett) September 19, 2017

People, these images coming back from Mexico City are horrifying.

All my love and thoughts going Mexico ????.pic.twitter.com/EsUHaSmS6W
— Mikel Jollett (@Mikel_Jollett) September 19, 2017

Mexico City was hit with a magnitude 7.1 earthquake today. My thoughts + prayers are with the people of Mexico: https://t.co/4ey05HBiQv pic.twitter.com/mUPTClkXh5
— COMMON (@common) September 19, 2017