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Earthquake with a Preliminary Magnitude of 6.5 Rattles Southern and Central Mexico
- On Friday, January 2, 2026, Mexico's National Seismological Service reported a preliminary magnitude 6.5 quake with epicenter 15 km southwest of San Marcos, Guerrero.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum's first press briefing was interrupted as seismic alarms sounded, and residents and tourists in Mexico City and Acapulco rushed into the streets after a short oscillating movement.
- Technical bulletins show Mexico's National Seismological Service recorded coordinates latitude 16.70, longitude-99.49 at 10 km depth, while the U.S. Geological Survey said 21.7-mile depth near Rancho Viejo, Guerrero.
- Capital authorities activated preventive review protocols in public buildings, hospitals and strategic areas, and officials reported no major damage or injuries as President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke with Guerrero Gov. Evelyn Salgado.
- Agencies cautioned the data are preliminary and could be adjusted after final analysis, and monitoring continues as Civil Protection authorities update technical information.
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The Mexican capital, Mexico City, has been shaken by a severe earthquake, but according to initial findings, no major damage has been done. Many people panicked and numerous buildings have been evacuated. President Claudia Sheinbaum had to cancel a press conference due to the earthquake on Friday morning and leave the Presidential Palace.According to the earthquake observatory, the epicentre of the 6.5 earthquake was located about 400 kilometres…
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The earthquake, recorded in the morning of this Saturday afternoon, had the epicenter at 15 kilometers from San Marcos, in the state of Guerrero, in the south of the country and was felt in several neighborhoods of the City of Mexico.
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Total News Sources181
Leaning Left27Leaning Right18Center35Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Center
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources are Center
44% Center
L 34%
C 44%
R 22%
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