Mexico City Rocked by 7.2 Magnitude Quake

The transcript discusses a recent earthquake in Mexico City, highlighting the experience of those in the Bloomberg office and the surrounding area. It describes the immediate aftermath, including structural damage and the presence of injured people. The conversation also covers the seismic alarm system in Mexico City, noting its intended function to provide a minute's warning before an earthquake. However, during this event, the alarm was not heard in some areas, raising concerns about its reliability. The discussion emphasizes the importance of such systems in mitigating earthquake damage.

What were the effects of the earthquake on the city?

Why did some people not hear the seismic alarm during the earthquake?