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Mexico Earthquake Kills Two, Injures 12 After 6.5-Magnitude Shock in Guerrero

Officials report landslides near Acapulco, with building inspections underway in the capital.

Overview

  • The quake struck on January 2 with a magnitude of 6.5, centered near San Marcos in Guerrero and felt as far as Mexico City.
  • The U.S. Geological Survey measured the depth at about 35 kilometers near Rancho Viejo in Guerrero.
  • Seismic alarms cut short President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first press briefing of the year, prompting a brief evacuation before it resumed.
  • Mexico’s civil protection agency confirmed landslides around Acapulco and along state highways as assessments continued.
  • Mexico City’s mayor said two structures are being checked for collapse risk, 34 buildings and five homes are under review, and aftershocks continue to be felt.