A powerful magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the Guerrero region of Mexico early today, sending tremors as far as Mexico City. Reports from the epicenter indicate that several bridges have collapsed and power lines are down across multiple municipalities. Emergency services are currently working to reach isolated villages.
While only two fatalities have been confirmed so far, the number of injured is expected to rise as search and rescue teams clear debris. In Mexico City, skyscrapers swayed violently, leading to the temporary closure of the subway system and several major government offices for safety inspections.
The Mexican government has declared a state of emergency in the affected areas. International aid organizations are already mobilizing resources to provide clean water and temporary shelter to those whose homes were destroyed in the quake.