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| Thursday, 23 January, 2003, 10:51 GMT In pictures: Mexican earthquake A powerful earthquake struck Mexico's Pacific coast on Tuesday night, killing at least 25 people and destroying at least 500 homes. ![]() Most of the fatalities were caused by buildings collapsing in the state of Colima, the site of the earthquake's epicentre ![]() About 10,000 people have been left homeless ![]() For many, the quake was a terrible reminder of another that hit in 1985, which killed at least 9,500 people ![]() With nowhere to put their dead, families and friends set up makeshift altars in the street ![]() Many families have moved out onto the streets or into shelters, too frightened by successive aftershocks to return home ![]() The president has promised to put the damage right, but for now, many are left waiting | See also: 23 Jan 03 | Americas 22 Jan 03 | Americas Internet links: The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites Top Americas stories now: Links to more Americas stories are at the foot of the page. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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