Videos show Mexico City shaking as magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake rattled parts of Mexico City on Friday, June 5, prompting residents to share videos of the tremor across social media. The shaking was captured in various clips showing lamps swaying, plants moving, and pictures rattling on walls.

The National Seismological Service located the earthquake's epicenter in Ometepec, Guerrero. The event also sparked online discussions among some users regarding the absence of the seismic alert sound, which typically warns residents of impending shaking.

Reports from affected areas described the noticeable sway of lamps in a restaurant in the city's central zone, alerting diners. In the Tlalpan area, residents observed objects inside their homes agitating. Videos from Reforma also documented the movement of household items during the quake. Some internet users noted that the intensity of the shaking varied across different parts of the capital.

While the earthquake caused concern and was widely documented online, no significant damage or injuries were immediately reported. The focus remained on the shared experiences and visual evidence of the tremor circulating on platforms like X.