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Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Shakes Mexico’s Guerrero State

Officials released preliminary parameters, with damage assessments pending.

Overview

  • The Mexican National Seismological Service reported the quake at 07:58 local time on January 2.
  • The preliminary epicenter was located about 15 kilometers southeast of San Marcos in Guerrero.
  • Seismologists indicated a shallow focal depth of approximately 10 kilometers.
  • The agency disseminated the initial details via its account on the social network X.
  • Authorities have not issued confirmed information on damage or casualties, and monitoring continues.