Fatalities Reported Following 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake in Mexico

Sat Jan 03 2026 06:40:08 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

At least two individuals have lost their lives due to a significant earthquake that struck southern Mexico, prompting emergency responses and assessments of structural safety.

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake hit southern and central Mexico on Friday, resulting in at least two fatalities and numerous injuries. The quake's epicenter was near Acapulco, with ongoing aftershocks reported. Local authorities have been assessing the damage and advising residents to prepare emergency kits.

At least two people have died after a powerful earthquake hit southern and central Mexico on Friday.

CBS, the BBC's news partner in America, reported that as of Friday evening local time, two people were killed and several injured.

The epicenter of the 6.5 magnitude earthquake was near the popular tourist town of Acapulco, near San Marcos in the southwestern state of Guerrero.

A woman, 50, is believed to have died in Guerrero, state governor Evelyn Salgado said, while Clara Brugada, Mexico City's mayor, confirmed the death of a 60-year-old man. She also said 12 people were injured. Brugada said aftershocks from Friday's earthquake continued to be felt.

She urged locals to remain calm and always keep the Life Backpack ready. This is an emergency backpack Mexico's National Disaster Prevention Center encourages residents to prepare to help survive the first hours of a disaster.

After hearing the Mexican Seismic Alert System early Friday, residents and tourists rushed into the streets of Mexico City and Acapulco. President Claudia Sheinbaum was holding her first press conference of the year when the quake struck, with video capturing the moment of alarm.

Mexico is one of the world's most seismically active countries. In 2017, a 7.1 magnitude quake killed more than 200 people and toppled dozens of buildings in Mexico City.