The death toll in Mexico has risen to 61 in the most powerful earthquake in 85 years, officials said.

The death toll in Mexico has risen to 61 in the most powerful earthquake in 85 years, officials said. An earthquake of 8.8 on the southern coast of the country's southern coast, on Thursday night, tsunamis of two feet three feet high on the Pacific coast of Mexico after the earthquake. The United States Geological Survey said that the epicenter of the powerful earthquake was 87 kilometers southwest of PGJ city in Mexico and the area was underwater at 69 kilometers depth. After the earthquake, extensive rescue operations were launched in the most damaged state of Tabasco, Oakhawa and Chiapas. Many people of these states are said to be trapped and trapped under the debris. Mexican President Enrique Pena said that at least 200 people were injured in the earthquake. Announcing one-day national mourning, he has ordered the national flag to be half-lengthly to pay tribute to the deceased loved ones. 45 people in Okha, 12 in Chiapas and four in Tabasco died, he said.

One of the most damaged cities, at least 17 people died in Oakharkar Jhingan. Many buildings, including the town hall, are destroyed or damaged. The city's mayor, Gloria Sánchez, said: "The situation in Yudhani is critical. This is the worst moment in the history of the city. "President Pena visited the city on Friday. The earthquake-affected areas may take more time to get the full details of Mexico's poorest and underdeveloped parts and damage. The earthquake occurred at 11:50 pm local time on Thursday, in the city of Mexico City, hundreds of miles away. At least one person was killed in the same earthquake in Guatemala, said the president of the country.

Due to tsunami alert issued after earthquake, thousands of residents of Chiapas coastal areas were removed. Later tsunami alert was lifted. The areas damaged by the damaged areas over and over again on Friday have been shaken repeatedly. The President told Pena to go to Cheyapas to see the damage, according to his office. Pope Francis, visiting Colombia, 'openly' prayed for the victims of the earthquake and their family members in open public protest.

In 1985, a powerful earthquake near Mexico City killed thousands of people. But this time the earthquake is more powerful, but it is believed that the number of casualties may be lesser due to being less populated area.