MEXICO CITY — A strong earthquake rattled southern and central Mexico on Friday, with officials reporting a preliminary magnitude of 6.5. Mexico’s national seismological service placed the epicentre near San Marcos, Guerrero, close to the Pacific coast and the resort city of Acapulco.

Seismic alarms sounded in Mexico City and other areas, prompting people to move out of buildings in line with standard safety guidance. The tremor also briefly interrupted President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first press briefing of the year as the alert system activated.

As of the latest official updates reported by major wire services, there were no immediate reports of deaths, injuries, or major damage. Authorities typically continue checks for hours after shaking, especially in coastal Guerrero, where strong quakes are more common.

Key facts (so far)

• Magnitude: 6.5 (preliminary)
• Epicentre area: Near San Marcos, Guerrero (southern Mexico), not far from Acapulco
• Impacts reported early on: Seismic alarms, evacuations in parts of Mexico City; no immediate confirmed casualties or major damage reported publicly

For ongoing, official updates, monitor Mexico’s national seismic reporting and earthquake hazard pages from established agencies, including the Servicio Sismológico Nacional (SSN) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake resources. A straight-news report with the initial magnitude and location was also published by The Associated Press.

Published: Jan 2, 2026 • Updates: This story may change as official agencies confirm the final magnitude and any damage assessments.

Written by Swikriti