At least two people have died after a powerful earthquake hit southern and central Mexico on Friday.
CBS, the BBC's news partner in America, reported that as of Friday evening local time, two people were killed and several injured.
The epicenter of the 6.5 magnitude earthquake was near the popular tourist town of Acapulco, near San Marcos in the southwestern state of Guerrero.
A woman, 50, is believed to have died in Guerrero, state governor Evelyn Salgado said, while Clara Brugada, Mexico City's mayor, confirmed the death of a 60-year-old man. She also said 12 people were injured.
She urged locals to remain calm and always keep the Life Backpack ready. This backpack is recommended by Mexico's National Disaster Prevention Center to help survive the first hours of disaster, containing essentials such as a flashlight, radio, water, non-perishable foods, warm clothing, and documentation.
Two structures were being evaluated for risk of collapse, with inspections on 34 buildings and 5 homes ongoing.
After hearing the Mexican Seismic Alert System early Friday, residents and tourists rushed into the streets of Mexico City and Acapulco.
The seismic system was established following the deadly 1985 earthquake that led to over 10,000 casualties.
President Claudia Sheinbaum was holding her first press conference of the year when the quake struck, with a video capturing her instructing the media to evacuate calmly.
Mexico is among the world's most seismically active countries, with a notable 7.1 magnitude quake in 2017 that killed over 200 people in Mexico City.
