6.5 Magnitude Quake Rocks Mexico; President Sheinbaum Halts Briefing

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Moneycontrol•02-01-2026, 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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