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6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Southern, Central Mexico
A big earthquake happened in Mexico on Friday.
It was a 6.5 magnitude quake, which means it was quite strong.
The earthquake's center was near a town called San Marcos in the state of Guerrero, close to the beach city of Acapulco.
The earthquake was so strong that it interrupted the Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's press conference.
People in Mexico City and Acapulco felt the shaking and went outside for safety.
The president said there was no serious damage reported so far.
The earthquake happened deep underground, about 21.7 miles down.
Everyone is being careful and checking for any problems.
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck southern and central Mexico on Friday, January 2, 2026.
The epicenter was near San Marcos in the state of Guerrero, close to Acapulco.
The earthquake interrupted President Claudia Sheinbaum's first press briefing of the year.
Residents and tourists in Mexico City and Acapulco rushed into the streets when the shaking began.
No serious damage or casualties have been reported so far.
- Who
- Residents and tourists in Mexico City and Acapulco, President Claudia Sheinbaum
- What
- A 6.5 magnitude earthquake
- When
- Friday, January 2, 2026
- Where
- Southern and central Mexico, near San Marcos in Guerrero
- Why
- Natural seismic activity
- Magnitude
- 6.5
- Epicenter
- Near San Marcos, Guerrero
- Depth
- 21.7 miles (35 kilometers)
- Location
- 2.5 miles north-northwest of Rancho Viejo, Guerrero
- Distance from Acapulco
- 57 miles northeast
- Date
- Friday, January 2, 2026
- President
- Claudia Sheinbaum
- Gov. of Guerrero
- Evelyn Salgado
Sources
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