A powerful 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck southern and central Mexico on Friday. The epicenter was near the popular tourist town of Acapulco, in Guerrero state. Two people died: a 50-year-old woman in Guerrero and a 60-year-old man in Mexico City. Mexico City's mayor, Clara Brugada, confirmed 12 more people were injured. She said aftershocks are still being felt and urged people to "remain calm" and keep their "Life Backpack" ready. This emergency backpack contains essential items like a flashlight, radio, water, food, warm clothes, and important documents, recommended by Mexico’s National Disaster Prevention Center. Two structures are being checked for the risk of collapse. In total, 34 buildings and 5 homes are undergoing inspections as a preventive step. The Mexican Seismic Alert System warned residents early on Friday. Many rushed into the streets in Mexico City and Acapulco after hearing the alert. This system was created after the deadly 1985 earthquake that killed over 10,000 people. President Claudia Sheinbaum was holding her first press conference of the year when the earthquake hit. A video showed her saying "it's shaking" while the alert sounded. She told everyone to "all get out calmly." Videos captured buildings shaking in Mexico City and cars trembling in Acapulco. Mexico is highly prone to earthquakes. In 2017, a 7.1 magnitude quake killed more than 200 people and destroyed many buildings in Mexico City.