A strong earthquake registering 6.5 magnitude struck southern Mexico on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). No tsunami warnings were issued on January 2, the U.S. Tsunami Warning System confirmed.

A strong earthquake rattled southern and central Mexico on Friday, sending people into the streets. The epicenter of the quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5, was about 60 miles from Acapulco in the state of Guerrero.

An earthquake of magnitude 6.5 hit Mexico City and parts of Guerrero. People felt strong shaking in many places. Videos of the damage were shared widely on social media., US News, Times Now

Concerned that seismic misfortune might strike your time in Mexico City? Better get praying to Tepeyólotl, the Mexica lord of earthquakes.

A powerful 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico, sending strong tremors through Mexico City and interrupting President Claudia Sheinbaum’s live press conference. Seismic alarms blared across the capital as buildings swayed and officials rushed to evacuate,