Powerful 6.5 Magnitude Quake Rocks Mexico; President Evacuates Palace Amid Panic

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News18•02-01-2026, 20:34
Powerful 6.5 Magnitude Quake Rocks Mexico; President Evacuates Palace Amid Panic
- •A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck Mexico City and Guerrero state, causing widespread panic and evacuations.
- •Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum evacuated the presidential palace during her morning press conference.
- •The earthquake's epicenter was near San Marcos, Guerrero, felt strongly in Mexico City, 230 km away.
- •GFZ reported the quake struck Guerrero at a depth of 10 km; no serious damage was reported in either state.
- •Mexico City's lakebed foundation makes it highly vulnerable to quakes, especially those from Guerrero.
Why It Matters: Mexico hit by 6.5 quake; President evacuated, no major damage, but city remains vulnerable.
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