A huge earthquake has left more than 200 people dead in Mexico City, New York Times reports. Buildings, including a school, collapsed after the quake, which measured 7.1 at its epicenter. Many deaths have ben recorded in the states of Morelos and Puebla, in addition to the capital city. Officials say that at least 26 children died when the school in Mexico City's Coapa district toppled. The overall death toll is also expected to rise.
Since reports of the quake emerged on Tuesday, musicians and celebrities have been sharing their thoughts and prayers on social media. Beyoncé was among those to react, sharing a message for both Mexico and Puerto Rico, where Hurricane Maria is expected to make landfall after lashing the nearby Virgin Islands.
To help the people of Mexico you can donate money to UNICEF Mexico, while Red Cross Mexico, Oxfam Mexico, and Save the Children Mexico are seeking clothes, water, and food. Mexico City-based Project Paz are also collecting donations for earthquake relief.
Read on for a round-up of messages for those affected by the earthquake in Mexico.
Thinking about our neighbors in Mexico and all our Mexican-American friends tonight. Cuidense mucho y un fuerte abrazo para todos.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 20, 2017
My heart goes out to the people of Mexico today. So much damage being done all around the world. Pray without ceasing.
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) September 19, 2017
🙏🏻 and ❤️ to Mexico.
— Rita Ora (@RitaOra) September 20, 2017
Praying for everyone in Mexico City. So devastated.
— Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) September 20, 2017
this is a good place to put your money to help the people of Mexico City 🤝 https://t.co/SULfrGXMHj
— homeshake (@HOOMESHAAKE) September 20, 2017
A country very close to my heart. I'm praying for all those affected in Mexico 🙏🏾
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) September 20, 2017
Thinking of Mexico and the devastation going on. I really love it there so much. It's a special country. Well wishes to anyone affected ❤️
— K A C E Y (@KaceyMusgraves) September 20, 2017
My heart goes out to Mexico and Puerto Rico 💔💔💔
— katonya breaux (@katonya) September 20, 2017
mexico city we love you 🌹
— Warpaint (@_Warpaint) September 20, 2017
Mexico City was hit with a magnitude 7.1 earthquake today. My thoughts + prayers are with the people of Mexico: https://t.co/4ey05HBiQv pic.twitter.com/mUPTClkXh5
— COMMON (@common) September 19, 2017
My ❤️ absolutely breaks for u Mexico & everyone affected by these recent natural disasters. You're in my thoughts & prayers. 😢
— Quincy Jones (@QuincyDJones) September 20, 2017
My prayers and thoughts are with the people of Mexico City & Puerto Rico today and everyday. Devastating news to read!! Heartbreaking
— Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) September 20, 2017
mexico city ❤️
— el-p (@therealelp) September 20, 2017
Mexico is in my prayers
— Marilyn MonHOE (@CupcakKe_rapper) September 19, 2017
❤️ U, Mexico City.
— St. Vincent (@st_vincent) September 20, 2017
Praying For MEXICO 🇲🇽🙏🙏🙏🙏
— KAP-G (@TheRealKapG) September 19, 2017
"Sometimes the way is fire through which the tiger leaps, a perfect circle." - Valerie Mejer Caso, Mexico City poet. Strength to all. 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/pALJbhek8s
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) September 19, 2017
SI TU TIENE MANDEN CUALTO PA #MEXICO DEJEN LA BAINA 🙏🏽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽
— THE KID MERO 🇩🇴 (@THEKIDMERO) September 19, 2017
