Mexico 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake 2026: Casualties and Emergency Response
A powerful 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit Mexico on January 2, 2026, causing two deaths and injuring twelve. Authorities are inspecting buildings in Guerrero and Mexico City.
The ground shook just as President Claudia Sheinbaum was addressing the nation in her first press conference of the year. On Friday, January 2, 2026, a powerful 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck southern and central Mexico, leaving at least two people dead and sparking widespread concern across the region.
The Human Toll of the Mexico 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake 2026
According to CBS and the BBC, the quake's epicenter was located near San Marcos in the southwestern state of Guerrero. A 50-year-old woman reportedly died in Guerrero, while Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada confirmed the death of a 60-year-old man in the capital. Additionally, 12 people were injured as aftershocks continued to ripple through the country's central plateau.
Infrastructure Under Inspection
The authorities are currently evaluating two structures at risk of collapse. Mayor Brugada stated that as a preventive measure, 34 buildings and 5 homes are being inspected for structural integrity. The seismic alert system, which was significantly upgraded after the devastating 1985 earthquake that claimed over 10,000 lives, provided crucial seconds for residents and tourists to evacuate into the streets of Acapulco and the capital city.
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