Powerful 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern and Central MexicoFri 2nd Jan, 2026A significant earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 was reported in southern and central Mexico, causing widespread concern and prompting residents to evacuate buildings in several cities. The seismic event occurred near the town of San Marcos in Guerrero state, close to the popular Pacific coast destination of Acapulco. The tremor activated seismic alarms throughout Mexico City and Acapulco, prompting both locals and tourists to move quickly into open spaces for safety. Following the earthquake, Guerrero's civil defense agency reported multiple landslides, particularly around Acapulco and along several highways in the region. Mexico is located within a highly active seismic zone, making earthquakes a recurrent risk, particularly in regions along the Pacific coast.

Source: The Munich Eye January 03, 2026 00:03 UTC