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. 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.

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck southern and central Mexico on Friday, killing at least two people and injuring several others. The epicenter was near Acapulco in Guerrero state. A 50-year-old woman in Guerrero and a 60-year-old man in Mexico City died as a result of the quake. Mexico City's mayor reported 12 injuries and urged residents to remain calm and prepare emergency backpacks, as aftershocks continued. Authorities are inspecting buildings for structural damage. Residents and tourists evacuated into the streets after the Mexican Seismic Alert System sounded. Mexico is a seismically active country, and a 2017 earthquake killed over 200 people in Mexico City.

On Friday morning, a 6.5 magnitude earthquake interrupted Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's press conference in Guerrero, Mexico. The earthquake triggered the country's seismic alert system, prompting some residents to evacuate into the streets. The epicenter of the quake was located near San Marcos, close to Acapulco on the Pacific coast. Video footage showed buildings shaking in Mexico City and cars trembling in Acapulco. The Mexican Seismic Alert System was implemented following the devastating 1985 earthquake. Initial reports indicate that there were no injuries or major damage as a result of the earthquake.