At least 2 dead after M6.5 earthquake strikes Guerrero and Mexico City, Mexico

At least 2 dead after M6.5 earthquake strikes Guerrero and Mexico City, Mexico

Rishav Kothari

At least two people were killed after a strong M6.5 earthquake hit Guerrero on January 2, 2026. Meanwhile, 17 people were injured as hundreds of homes were reportedly destroyed or damaged across Mexico due to the tremors and subsequent landslides. Over 1 000 aftershocks have been recorded since the mainshock as relief efforts and damage surveys continue.

A strong M6.5 earthquake struck Guerrero, Mexico on the morning of January 2, killing at least two and leaving 17 injured across the affected regions. 

The quake affected Mexico City along at least 16 municipalities in Guerrero, including Acapulco de Juárez, San Marcos, Tecoanapa, Las Vigas, and Ayutla de los Libres.

The La Raza Hospital in Mexico City reported collapsed ceilings, while a fire broke out on the Artículo 123 Street. Meanwhile, 44 transformers across the city were damaged and are being replaced and repaired by the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE).

At least 19 gas leaks have been reported in the municipality of Acapulco de Juárez due to 18 landslides along Escénica Avenue, Sinfonía del Mar, and the road to Pie de la Cuesta, which caused multiple homes and structures to collapse.

Over 1 071 aftershocks have been recorded since the quake, with the strongest measuring M4.7.

At least 50 homes were destroyed and 500 were damaged in San Marcos, according to media reports. Local authorities are still conducting surveys in the affected regions to determine the full scale of the damage.