Overview
- The US Geological Survey placed the epicenter near Rancho Viejo in Guerrero at a depth of about 35 kilometers, close to the town of San Marcos.
- Mexico’s seismic alert system sounded during President Claudia Sheinbaum’s morning press briefing, prompting evacuations at the National Palace and across the capital.
- Officials confirmed two deaths: a woman in Guerrero when her home collapsed and a man in Mexico City who fell while evacuating; at least 12 people were injured in the capital.
- Local authorities in San Marcos reported around 50 homes destroyed or cracked, with additional reports of landslides, gas leaks, and damage to hospitals and public buildings in Guerrero.
- Mexico’s seismological service recorded more than 420 aftershocks, the strongest magnitude 4.7, and the aviation authority said minor damage at Mexico City and Acapulco airports did not disrupt operations.