At a Glance
- 6.5-Magnitude earthquake struck Guerrero near Acapulco.
- Landslides reported along highways; no serious damage yet.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum resumed briefing after shaking.
- Why it matters: Residents, tourists, and officials are watching for aftershocks and potential damage.
A powerful 6.5-magnitude quake rattled southern and central Mexico on Friday, shaking the town of San Marcos in Guerrero and sending seismic alarms across the region. The tremor disrupted President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first press briefing of the year and triggered landslides near Acapulco.
Impact and Response
The National Seismological Agency recorded the epicenter near San Marcos, about 57 miles northeast of Acapulco. The U.S. Geological Survey placed the quake at a depth of 21.7 miles, 2.5 miles north-northwest of Rancho Viejo. State civil defense agencies reported landslides on highways and in the surrounding area.
- Magnitude: 6.5
- Depth: 21.7 miles
- Epicenter: 2.5 miles NNW of Rancho Viejo, Guerrero
- No serious damage reported by Gov. Evelyn Salgado
Eyewitness Accounts
Residents in Mexico City and Acapulco rushed into the streets as the shaking began, and the quake was felt across the country.
José Raymundo Díaz Taboada said:
> “In that moment the seismic alert went off on my cell phone,” he said, “and then the shaking began to feel strong with a lot of noise.”
He noted that the shaking was lighter than some previous quakes and that he had prepared a backpack of essentials for potential evacuation as aftershocks continued. He also mentioned that communications were cut, preventing him from reaching friends along the Costa Chica southeast of Acapulco.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 6.5 |
| Depth | 21.7 miles |
| Epicenter | 2.5 miles NNW of Rancho Viejo, Guerrero |
Key Takeaways
- 6.5-magnitude quake near Acapulco.
- Landslides reported but no serious damage yet.
- President Sheinbaum resumed briefing after the quake.
- Residents experienced shaking across Mexico.
- Communications cut in some areas.
With aftershocks continuing, authorities remain on alert while residents and officials monitor the situation for any further damage.
