At least 217 people died on Wednesday after a powerful earthquake hit central Mexico. The earthquake, which measured 7.1 on the Richter Scale, flattened buildings and crushed cars. In one instance, a school building collapsed in Mexico City killing at least 20 children.

Here is a look at some of the devastation caused by the the earthquake:

Rescuers, policemen and firefighters remove debris of a collapsed building in Mexico City in search of survivors. [Photo credit: AFP]
A crushed car after an earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter Scale hit in Mexico City. [Photo credit: AFP]
Rescuers help an injured woman in Mexico City. [Photo credit: AFP]
Rescue workers at Rebsamen school in Mexico City, where 20 children were killed after the building collapsed. [Photo credit: AFP]
Volunteers and aid workers treat people for injuries after an earthquake struck Mexico City. [Photo credit: Reuters]
People react after a huge earthquake struck Mexico City, killing at least 217. [Photo credit: Reuters]
Policemen and volunteers at work after the earthquake in Mexico City. [Photo credit: AFP]