Earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 rattles southern and central Mexico
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Key Points:
- A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck near San Marcos in Guerrero, Mexico, causing landslides and prompting residents and tourists in Mexico City and Acapulco to evacuate to the streets.
- The quake occurred at a depth of 21.7 miles, about 57 miles northeast of Acapulco, with no serious damage reported according to Guerrero's Governor Evelyn Salgado.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum's first press briefing of the year was briefly interrupted by the seismic alarms triggered by the earthquake.
- Local residents reported strong shaking accompanied by loud rumbling noises, and some areas experienced communication disruptions due to the quake and ongoing aftershocks.
- Authorities and residents remain vigilant as aftershocks continue,
