Tourists remain outside after evacuating their hotels during a 6.5 magnitude earthquake in Acapulco, Guerrero state, Mexico on January 2, 2026. (Photo by Francisco ROBLES / AFP)
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Moneycontrol02-01-2026, 21:10

6.5 Magnitude Quake Rocks Mexico; President Sheinbaum Halts Briefing

  • A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck Mexico's southern state of Guerrero, causing widespread tremors felt in Mexico City and Acapulco.
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum's press briefing in Mexico City was interrupted as earthquake alarms triggered evacuations.
  • Initial reports from President Sheinbaum and Guerrero Governor Evelyn Salgado confirm no immediate serious damage or casualties.
  • Emergency protocols were activated, and safety inspections were conducted, with some residents reporting minor impacts like building cracks.
  • The quake caused more alarm than destruction, highlighting Mexico's frequent seismic activity in an active tectonic zone.

Why It Matters: 6.5 magnitude quake hits Mexico, causing alarm but no major damage reported initially.

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