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. | AP

A powerful earthquake shook southern Mexico on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, near the Pacific coast in Guerrero state. An eyewitness video showed the quake rattling the capital, Mexico City, and knocking debris to the ground. Video courtesy: Victor Maya-Organillero/@ OrganilleroMaya via Reuters | GMA News

Video footage from Mexico shows the powerful impact of a 6.5-magnitude earthquake as metro trains and stations shake, prompting authorities to suspend services for over 40 minutes to carry out safety inspections. #MexicoEarthquake #Earthquake #MetroUpdate #TimesNow | TIMES NOW