At least two people have died after a powerful earthquake hit southern and central Mexico on Friday. The epicenter of the 6.5 magnitude earthquake was near the popular tourist town of Acapulco, specifically near San Marcos in the south-western state of Guerrero, which suffered moderate damage.
A 50-year-old woman died in Guerrero, the state's governor Evelyn Salgado said, while Clara Brugada, Mexico City's mayor, confirmed the death of a 60-year-old man and stated that 12 others had been injured in the capital.
Mexico is located in one of the world's most seismically active regions, situated at the junction of four tectonic plates. Late on Friday night, Brugada mentioned that power had been restored to '98% of the failures reported' in Mexico City, and evaluations were being conducted on two structures for risk of collapse.
Damage assessments are currently ongoing in Mexico City after numerous roads and hospitals were impacted, with landslides reported on highways around Guerrero state. Mexico's seismological service had recorded 420 aftershocks by midday local time.
The earthquake struck during President Claudia Sheinbaum's press conference, causing chaos as she urged the media to 'all get out calmly.' Residents and tourists rushed into the streets following alerts from the Mexican Seismic Alert System, which was established after the devastating 1985 earthquake that resulted in over 10,000 deaths.
Footage captured during this event shows buildings swaying in Mexico City and cars shaking in Acapulco. The country has experienced severe earthquakes in the past, with a 7.1 magnitude quake in 2017 leading to over 200 fatalities and extensive destruction.
A 50-year-old woman died in Guerrero, the state's governor Evelyn Salgado said, while Clara Brugada, Mexico City's mayor, confirmed the death of a 60-year-old man and stated that 12 others had been injured in the capital.
Mexico is located in one of the world's most seismically active regions, situated at the junction of four tectonic plates. Late on Friday night, Brugada mentioned that power had been restored to '98% of the failures reported' in Mexico City, and evaluations were being conducted on two structures for risk of collapse.
Damage assessments are currently ongoing in Mexico City after numerous roads and hospitals were impacted, with landslides reported on highways around Guerrero state. Mexico's seismological service had recorded 420 aftershocks by midday local time.
The earthquake struck during President Claudia Sheinbaum's press conference, causing chaos as she urged the media to 'all get out calmly.' Residents and tourists rushed into the streets following alerts from the Mexican Seismic Alert System, which was established after the devastating 1985 earthquake that resulted in over 10,000 deaths.
Footage captured during this event shows buildings swaying in Mexico City and cars shaking in Acapulco. The country has experienced severe earthquakes in the past, with a 7.1 magnitude quake in 2017 leading to over 200 fatalities and extensive destruction.
