A powerful earthquake in Mexico left more than 730,000 people without electricity

Mexican authorities have reported one death after a powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale last night.

The degree of impact is not clear, in some areas there are destroyed buildings. The Federal Electricity Commission said on Twitter that more than 730,000 consumers in Mexico City were left without electricity.

In Mexico City, many people desperately left their homes and spent the night outdoors.