An
earthquake of 6.5 magnitude hit Mexico city on Friday, according to the national seismological service, quoted by AFP, as tremors hit Mexico's capital.
The country's President Claudia Sheinbaum had to evacuate during her press conference, along with the journalists present, when the quake struck. However, they returned few minutes later.
The epicentre was said to be near the town of San Marcos in Mexico’s southern state of Guerrero, close to the Pacific coast resort of Acapulco, according to the national seismological agency.
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, according to Sheinbaum.
(More details awaited)
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