Southern Mexico experienced a 6.5-magnitude earthquake at around 8 a.m. local time on the 2nd (10 p.m. Malaysian time on the 2nd), with at least 2 deaths and more than 10 injuries reported so far.
The epicenter was located 14 kilometers southwest of San Marcos, Guerrero, near the city of Acapulco. Acapulco is an important port and seaside resort destination. The capital, Mexico City, also felt strong tremors. The quake was felt in many regions, and aftershocks continued, with over 500 occurring so far.
During the earthquake, residents and tourists in both Mexico City and Acapulco rushed into the streets. Authorities reported multiple landslides along highways in the vicinity of Acapulco and parts of Guerrero state. High-rises saw many objects, suspected to be tiles, falling off. (Social media video)When the earthquake struck, President Sheinbaum was forced to interrupt the first routine press conference of the New Year, stepped down from the podium to reassure everyone, and also took shelter nearby. The event resumed several minutes later.
Videos circulating online show utility poles and high-rise buildings along roads shaking visibly at the moment of the earthquake, with what appears to be tiles or similar objects falling from some buildings. Locals rushed outdoors to take shelter, keeping their distance from swaying structures.
Mexico is located on the eastern edge of the Pacific Ring of Fire and at the intersection of several tectonic plates, including the Pacific, North American, and Caribbean plates, making the region one of the world's earthquake-prone areas.
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