6.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Mexico City and Acapulco, a popular tourist hotspot
Updated on: January 2, 2026 / 5:24 PM EST / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck southern and central Mexico on Friday.
- At least two people were killed and several others were injured.
- The earthquake's epicenter was near San Marcos in the state of Guerrero, close to Acapulco.
- The quake was felt over 250 miles away in Mexico City, causing residents and tourists to evacuate buildings.
- Minor landslides were reported around Acapulco and on highways in Guerrero.
- One death occurred in Mexico City from injuries sustained during evacuation, and another in Guerrero when a home collapsed.
- Mexico is one of the world's most seismically active countries due to its location between five tectonic plates.
- Past significant earthquakes in Mexico include a 6.2 magnitude quake in January 2025, an 8.1 magnitude quake in 1985, a 7.1 magnitude quake in 2017, and a 7.6 magnitude quake in 2022.