Death toll rises to 2 from 6.5-magnitude quake in southern Mexico

Two people died and 12 others were injured after a 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico on Friday, local authorities said.

Clara Brugada, head of government of Mexico City, said that after activating the earthquake response protocol, the latest report indicated 12 people injured, as well as 18 complaints due to a lack of electrical supply in various neighborhoods. She added that two structures were being evaluated for risk of collapse, and 34 buildings and five homes were being inspected as a preventive measure.