Overview
- Mexico’s seismological service reported a magnitude 6.5 quake at 7:58 a.m. local time with an epicenter near San Marcos, Guerrero, prompting seismic alarms across the capital and several states.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum briefly halted her morning briefing during the alert, later stating that initial surveys indicated no serious damage or injuries.
- Authorities activated emergency protocols, including helicopter overflights in Mexico City and rapid inspections, after reports of localized issues such as power cuts in Guerrero, a transformer fire, and a fallen tree and utility pole in the capital.
- The Metro resumed normal service after safety checks, airport operations continued without damage, and officials noted that most loudspeakers and mobile alerts functioned correctly.
- The SSN confirmed a magnitude 4.2 aftershock at 8:17 a.m., while monitoring continues; separately, Peru recorded a magnitude 4.5 offshore quake near Nasca on January 1 with no reported damage.