A MODERATE EARTHQUAKE shook the Mexican Pacific coast resort of Acapulco today, forcing dozens of nervous spring break tourists into the streets. No damages or injuries were reported.

The magnitude-5.7 quake occurred at 6.07am local time (11.07 GMT) and was centred about 30 miles (50kms) northeast of Acapulco, in the state of Guerrero, the US Geological Survey in Colorado reported on its website. It was followed by a magnitude-4.6 replica at 6.18am (11.18 GMT), the agency said.

The quake occurred at a depth of nearly 13 miles (20kms).

It was felt strongly throughout the state but a there were no immediate reports of damages or injuries, said Guerrero Civil Protection official Roberto Garcia.

The quake was also felt by some in Mexico City, where buildings swayed slightly and windows rattled.

Police surveying the city by helicopter and land found no damages or injuries, Mexico City’s Public Safety Department said in a statement.

- AP