At least 217 people were killed after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake that devastated Mexico City on Tuesday. Here, we take a look at the people and places affected as they work to recover.
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1. Mexico City Earthquake Aftermath
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – SEPTEMBER 19: Firefighters looks on as rescuers and volunteers work after the magnitude 7.1 earthquake jolted central Mexico on September 19 damaging buildings, knocking out power and causing alarm throughout the capital on September 20, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. The earthquake comes 32 years after a magnitude-8.0 earthquake hit on September 19, 1985. (Photo by Humberto Romero/Getty Images)
2. Mexico City Earthquake Aftermath
A volunteer takes some rest during the search for survivors next to a flattened building in Mexico City on September 20, 2017 after a strong quake hit central Mexico on the eve killing at least 240 people. A powerful 7.1 earthquake shook Mexico City on Tuesday, causing panic among the megalopolis’ 20 million inhabitants on the 32nd anniversary of a devastating 1985 quake. / AFP PHOTO / RONALDO SCHEMIDT (Photo credit should read RONALDO SCHEMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)
3. Mexico City Earthquake Aftermath
A volunteer asks for silence during the search for survivors in a flattened building in Mexico City on September 20, 2017 after a strong quake hit central Mexico on the eve killing at least 240 people. A powerful 7.1 earthquake shook Mexico City on Tuesday, causing panic among the megalopolis’ 20 million inhabitants on the 32nd anniversary of a devastating 1985 quake. / AFP PHOTO / ALFREDO ESTRELLA (Photo credit should read ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP/Getty Images)
4. Mexico City Earthquake Aftermath
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – SEPTEMBER 20: People sleep in the streets after the magnitude 7.1 earthquake jolted central Mexico damaging buildings, knocking out power and causing alarm throughout the capital on September 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. The earthquake comes 32 years after a magnitude-8.0 earthquake hit on September 19, 1985. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
5. Mexico City Earthquake Aftermath
A firefighter and a rescuer search for survivors in Mexico City on September 20, 2017 after a strong quake hit central Mexico on the eve. A powerful 7.1 earthquake shook Mexico City on Tuesday, causing panic among the megalopolis’ 20 million inhabitants on the 32nd anniversary of a devastating 1985 quake. / AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA (Photo credit should read ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP/Getty Images)
6. Mexico City Earthquake Aftermath
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – SEPTEMBER 20: Names of kids that are safe are shown on pieces of paper indicating where they have been taken to after the magnitude 7.1 earthquake jolted central Mexico damaging buildings, knocking out power and causing alarm throughout the capital on September 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. The earthquake comes 32 years after a magnitude-8.0 earthquake hit on September 19, 1985. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
7. Mexico City Earthquake Aftermath
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – SEPTEMBER 20: A Mexican Marine stands near the debris of a collapsed building in the aftermath of powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake that hit Mexico City, killing dozens and causing widespread panic in Mexico on September 20, 2017. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
8. Mexico City Earthquake Aftermath
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – SEPTEMBER 20: Soldiers remove debris of a collapsed building in the aftermath of powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake that hit Mexico City, killing dozens and causing widespread panic in Mexico on September 20, 2017. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
9. Mexico City Earthquake Aftermath
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – SEPTEMBER 20: A banner translating ‘Force Mexico’ is seen in the aftermath of powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake that hit Mexico City, killing dozens and causing widespread panic in Mexico on September 20, 2017. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
10. Mexico City Earthquake Aftermath
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – SEPTEMBER 20: Aerial view of collapsed buildings after the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that jolted central Mexico damaging buildings, knocking out power and causing alarm throughout the capital on September 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. The earthquake comes 32 years after a magnitude-8.0 earthquake hit on September 19, 1985. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
11. Mexico City Earthquake Aftermath
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – SEPTEMBER 19: Rescuers and residents help overnight rescue of victims amid the ruins of a building knocked down by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that jolted central Mexico damaging buildings, knocking out power and causing alarm throughout the capital on September 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. The earthquake comes 32 years after a magnitude-8.0 earthquake hit on September 19, 1985. (Photo by Jaime Lopez/Getty Images)
12. Mexico City Earthquake Aftermath
Supplies are gathered as the search for survivors continues in Mexico City on September 20, 2017 after a strong quake hit central Mexico on the eve. A powerful 7.1 earthquake shook Mexico City on Tuesday, causing panic among the megalopolis’ 20 million inhabitants on the 32nd anniversary of a devastating 1985 quake. / AFP PHOTO / Pedro PARDO (Photo credit should read PEDRO PARDO/AFP/Getty Images)
13. Mexico City Earthquake Aftermath
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – SEPTEMBER 19: Rescuers and residents look for victims amid the ruins of a building knocked down by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that jolted central Mexico damaging buildings, knocking out power and causing alarm throughout the capital on September 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. The earthquake comes 32 years after a magnitude-8.0 earthquake hit on September 19, 1985. (Photo by Christian Palma/Getty Images)
14. Mexico City Earthquake Aftermath
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – SEPTEMBER 19: A man watches a building knocked down by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that jolted central Mexico damaging buildings, knocking out power and causing alarm throughout the capital on September 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. The earthquake comes 32 years after a magnitude-8.0 earthquake hit on September 19, 1985. (Photo by Christian Palma/Getty Images)
15. Mexico City Earthquake Aftermath
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – SEPTEMBER 19: Rescuers and residents look for victims amid the ruins of a building knocked down by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that jolted central Mexico damaging buildings, knocking out power and causing alarm throughout the capital on September 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. The earthquake comes 32 years after a magnitude-8.0 earthquake hit on September 19, 1985. (Photo by Christian Palma/Getty Images)
16. Mexico City Earthquake Aftermath
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – SEPTEMBER 19: A car is seen destroyed after the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that jolted central Mexico damaging buildings, knocking out power and causing alarm throughout the capital on September 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. The earthquake comes 32 years after a magnitude-8.0 earthquake hit on September 19, 1985. (Photo by Christian Palma/Getty Images)
17. Mexico City Earthquake Aftermath
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – SEPTEMBER 19: A man holds a sign asking for silence as the rescuers and residents look for victims after the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that jolted central Mexico damaging buildings, knocking out power and causing alarm throughout the capital on September 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. The earthquake comes 32 years after a magnitude-8.0 earthquake hit on September 19, 1985. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
18. Mexico City Earthquake Aftermath
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – SEPTEMBER 19: Bottled water is distributed after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck on September 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. The earthquake caused multiple fatalities, destroyed buildings and knocked out power throughout the capital. (Photo by Rafael S. Fabres/Getty Images)
19. Mexico City Earthquake Aftermath
Rescuers search for survivors buried under the rubble and debris of a building flattened by a 7.1-magnitude quake in Mexico City on September 19, 2017. The number of people killed in a devastating earthquake that struck Mexico City and nearby regions has risen to 138, the government said. / AFP PHOTO / CARLOS RAMIREZ (Photo credit should read CARLOS RAMIREZ/AFP/Getty Images)
20. Mexico City Earthquake Aftermath
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – SEPTEMBER 19: Military police stand by after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck on September 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. The earthquake caused multiple fatalities, destroyed buildings and knocked out power throughout the capital. (Photo by Rafael S. Fabres/Getty Images)
21. Mexico City Earthquake Aftermath
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – SEPTEMBER 19: Wreckage of a building knocked down by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that jolted central Mexico damaging buildings, knocking out power and causing alarm throughout the capital on September 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. The earthquake comes 32 years after a magnitude-8.0 earthquake hit on September 19, 1985. (Photo by Pedro González Castillo/Getty Images)
22. Mexico City Earthquake Aftermath
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – SEPTEMBER 19: Patients waits after being evacuated following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that jolted central Mexico damaging buildings, knocking out power and causing alarm throughout the capital on September 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. The earthquake comes 32 years after a magnitude-8.0 earthquake hit on September 19, 1985. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
23. Mexico City Earthquake Aftermath
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – SEPTEMBER 19: A fireman stands next to a damaged car after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck on September 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. The earthquake caused over 100 fatalities, destroyed buildings and knocked out power throughout the capital. (Photo by Rafael S. Fabres/Getty Images)
24. Mexico City Earthquake Aftermath
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – SEPTEMBER 19: Wreckage of a building knocked down by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that jolted central Mexico damaging buildings, knocking out power and causing alarm throughout the capital on September 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. The earthquake comes 32 years after a magnitude-8.0 earthquake hit on September 19, 1985. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
25. Mexico City Earthquake Aftermath
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – SEPTEMBER 19: Medical personnel organize supplies after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck on September 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. The earthquake caused multiple fatalities, destroyed buildings and knocked out power throughout the capital. (Photo by Rafael S. Fabres/Getty Images)