An earthquake of magnitude 6.5 struck Mexico, with its epicenter located 15 km southwest of San Marcos, Guerrero. The seismic alert was activated in Mexico City and other states. According to preliminary reports, there are no reports of serious damage or injuries. In Mexico City, the earthquake alert led to the suspension of President Claudia Sheinbaum's morning conference as safety protocols were implemented. The head of government reported that after the first helicopter flyover, no damage was detected, and all mobility systems are under surveillance. The Mexico City Metro system also reported no damage to its infrastructure and that train service is normalizing across the network. The governor of Oaxaca, Salomón Jara Cruz, confirmed a 'white balance' with no affectations to the population or infrastructure. Authorities in Guerrero have activated attention and prevention protocols and are in communication with municipalities to assess damage. Power outages and communication issues were reported in some areas of Acapulco.
Mexico Earthquake: Magnitude 6.5, No Major Damage Reported
An earthquake of magnitude 6.5 struck Mexico with its epicenter in Guerrero. Authorities report no serious damage or injuries. Metro and other systems are operating normally.