you. greg argos is live in the stat center with local reaction tonight. greg? >> the devastation in mexico is incredible. many people already comparing this quake to one which struck mexico city on this very day in 1985. that one killed tens of thousands of people. right now, with phone lines down in mexico city, many loved ones living here are worried about the family members to the south. more than 100 people dead. buildings toppled. and millions in mexico city are reeling from a massive earthquake which has rattled the largest metropolitan area. >> sending us information about this terrible earthquake. >> reporter: we're more than 20,000 mexicans call home, it's been busy fielding calls and helping calm those with family in the affected area >> as long as we have information we will provide information to the community to be patient while they're dialing