MEXICO CITY — A strong 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck Mexico on Friday morning, with its epicenter located about 15 km southwest of San Marcos in Guerrero, near Acapulco, the country’s national seismological service reported.
The tremor hit at approximately 7:58 a.m. local time, triggering a seismic alert in Mexico City and forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate buildings. Social media footage showed people rushing onto streets, buildings swaying, and some debris falling.
President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first press briefing of the year was interrupted as alarms sounded, prompting her and attendees to leave the building. Ten minutes later, she resumed the briefing, stating, “It appears there is no serious damage, but we will wait for the report from Guerrero.”
Sheinbaum also confirmed she had contacted Guerrero Governor Evelyn Salgado, who said all emergency protocols were activated. Tourists in Acapulco were similarly evacuated during the tremor.
So far, no casualties or major damage have been reported, though some power outages have occurred north of Mexico City. Mexico’s National Electricity Commission is assessing potential impacts on electrical infrastructure.
The earthquake follows recent seismic activity in the U.S., including a 5.0-magnitude tremor in California and Nevada two days earlier, which also prompted ShakeAlert warnings. At least six aftershocks, ranging from 2.1 to 2.5 in magnitude, have been detected since the Guerrero quake.
Residents in Mexico City, Acapulco, and surrounding areas remain on alert as authorities continue monitoring conditions.
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