The 6.5-magnitude quake struck near the Pacific Coast in Guerrero at a depth of 35 km (22 miles), according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Moneycontrol03-01-2026, 07:06

Strong Quake Rocks Mexico: Roads, Hospitals Damaged, Two Dead

  • A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico near Guerrero, causing widespread damage.
  • Two people died: a 50-year-old woman in Guerrero and a 67-year-old man in Mexico City.
  • Roads, hospitals, homes, and public buildings in Guerrero sustained damage; landslides and gas leaks reported.
  • Mexico City's iconic Angel of Independence monument swayed; President Claudia Sheinbaum's press conference interrupted.
  • 420 aftershocks recorded; Acapulco airports had minor damage but operations continued.

Why It Matters: Powerful 6.5-magnitude earthquake hits Mexico, causing damage, two deaths, and widespread disruption.

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