Earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 rattles southern and central Mexico
ABC7 Los Angeles••general
Key Points:
- A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck southern and central Mexico near San Marcos, Guerrero, causing seismic alarms to interrupt President Claudia Sheinbaum's first press briefing of the year.
- The quake's epicenter was close to Acapulco, with reports of landslides affecting highways in Guerrero state.
- Residents and tourists in Mexico City and Acapulco evacuated buildings as the shaking began, with the U.S. Geological Survey locating the quake at a depth of 21.7 miles.
- Guerrero's governor reported no serious damage, and President Sheinbaum confirmed communication with local authorities shortly after the event.
- Some residents experienced strong shaking and communication disruptions, with ongoing aftershocks prompting preparedness measures.
