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Powerful Quake Hits Southern Mexico Panic Ensues
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- A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico near Guerrero’s Pacific coast at a depth of 35 km.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum’s press conference was briefly interrupted by the quake, but she and journalists evacuated calmly.
- No immediate reports of injuries or major damage were confirmed in Guerrero or Mexico City after the incident.
On Friday, a strong earthquake rattled southern Mexico as residents were returning from the New Year holiday.
The quake’s epicenter was located near Guerrero, which is just south of Mexico City.
“Sheinbaum was speaking in Mexico City when earthquake alarms sounded.”
She calmly evacuated with the press and later resumed her remarks after confirming no major harm.
In Mexico City, people left their homes quickly, and barking dogs added to the atmosphere of caution.
Guerrero, including Acapulco, attracts many holiday tourists and is still recovering from severe hurricane damage in 2023.
Stay informed as developments unfold in this event impacting Mexico’s key tourist regions and leadership.
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