6.5 magnitude earthquake shakes Acapulco, Mexico

January 2, 2026

A strong earthquake hit Mexico this morning, interrupting President Claudia Sheinbaum's first briefing of the new year.

Concrete buildings seen rocking back and forth as an earthquake struck parts of Mexico City today. Dramatic video showing debris falling to the ground. In this video from a hotel rooftop pool, you can see waves in the water as the building shook. Many people rushing out onto the streets, some carrying children. Glass left shattered in the aftermath. Officials. The center of the quake hit in San Marcos in southern Mexico. So far, officials say only minor damage reported there. In Mexico City, President Claudia Sheinbaum was delivering her first speech of the new year when the earthquake hit, alarms sounding, the room briefly evacuated, Sheinbaum saying the moment caught on camera would go viral. This video showing lights in a home swaying back and forth Mexico City. And I just experienced my first earthquake. American Terrence James was in Mexico City when it happened, evacuating out onto the streets. And of course when you run out from an earthquake in just your underwear, of course you forget your hotel key, me and everybody else. So now God only knows how I'm going before I get back in my room. Luckily many people are now able to return to their hotels and their homes as officials in Mexico City work to inspect some buildings to ensure there is no danger of collapse.

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