Magnitude 6.5 Quake Strikes Guerrero, Halting Sheinbaum’s Briefing

Overview

• The USGS measured a magnitude 6.5 earthquake with an epicenter near San Marcos in Guerrero, with some reports citing nearby Tecoanapa.
• Seismic alarms cut short President Claudia Sheinbaum’s news conference as she urged calm before resuming minutes later.
• Authorities reported no serious damage or casualties so far, and the president said Mexico City had no impact.
• Preliminary USGS data put the depth at about 35 kilometers.
• Federal and state protocols were activated as Guerrero officials inspected affected areas and residents evacuated buildings after alerts.