08/09/2017 (Agence Europe) – The European Union stands in solidarity with Mexico which has been plunged into mourning following a powerful earthquake of 8.2 in magnitude that hit the south of the country overnight on Thursday 7 to Friday 8 September. There are now announcements that this disaster could be followed by a tsunami. "Closely monitoring developments after the earthquake off the southern coast of Mexico. My thoughts are with the people in the area. The EU is ready to help", European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Christos Stylianides tweeted immediately. (AN)