Spanish TV news anchor cuts broadcast short as a 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Mexico City

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake that hit Mexico on Tuesday was captured on camera during a live television-news broadcast.

"Right now that's the earthquake alarm going off, this is not a drill," the broadcaster said in Spanish. "We're feeling an earthquake now, the floor is moving."

"You all already know what you have to do now: Stay calm, and evacuate immediately," the broadcaster continued. "I'm going to get up and evacuate."

As the broadcaster stands up to leave, cameras begin to shake violently and a blaring warning siren could be heard in the background. Studio equipment from the and overhead studio lights can be seen swaying as the station goes off-air.

The earthquake, which could be felt in Mexico City, damaged buildings and killed at least 61 people. The death toll was expected to rise, according to the Associated Press.

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