6.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Mexico City and Acapulco, a popular tourist hotspot
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Key Points:
- A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck near San Marcos, Guerrero, Mexico, causing at least two deaths and multiple injuries, with limited major damage reported.
- The quake, occurring at a depth of 21.7 miles, was felt as far as Mexico City, prompting residents and tourists to evacuate buildings in panic.
- A 60-year-old man died in Mexico City after falling during evacuation, and a 50-year-old woman died in Guerrero when her home collapsed; at least 12 people were injured.
- Landslides were reported around Acapulco and nearby highways, and communication disruptions affected some areas in Guerrero.
- Mexico is highly seismically active due to its location between five tectonic plates
