NewsFeedA 6.5-magnitude Earthquake struck southern and central Mexico on Friday, killing and injuring several people and triggering mass evacuations in the capital. Seismic alarms interrupted President Claudia Sheinbaum’s press conference as buildings were rocked across the city.Published On 3 Jan 2026
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SAT · 2026-01-03 · 10:07 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0103-5408
NSR-2026-0103-5408News Report·EN·Human Interest
Deadly earthquake rattles southern and central Mexico
On January 3, 2026, a 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck southern and central Mexico. The earthquake caused fatalities and injuries, prompting widespread evacuations in Mexico City.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-01-03 · 10:07 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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On January 3, 2026, a 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck southern and central Mexico. The earthquake caused fatalities and injuries, prompting widespread evacuations in Mexico City. Seismic alarms sounded during a press conference held by President Claudia Sheinbaum as buildings shook throughout the capital. The earthquake affected a large area, causing disruption and concern across the region. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed.
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