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Mexico Quake: 2 Dead, Homes Destroyed Near Acapulco
3 Jan
Summary
- A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Acapulco, causing two fatalities.
- Moderate damage occurred in San Marcos, with approximately 50 houses destroyed.
- Mexico City experienced the quake 400 kilometers away, leading to evacuations.
A significant 6.5-magnitude earthquake jolted Mexico on Friday, with its epicenter near Acapulco on the Pacific coast. The seismic event tragically claimed at least two lives and caused considerable damage in the town of San Marcos, where around 50 homes were obliterated and many others sustained cracks.
Mexico City, situated approximately 400 kilometers from the epicenter, also felt the tremors strongly. Earthquake alarms prompted people to evacuate buildings and rush into the streets, disrupting activities and causing minor injuries. While a man died from a fall during evacuation, the capital reported no widespread structural damage.
Mexico, positioned on active tectonic plates, is highly susceptible to earthquakes. This event brings to mind past devastating earthquakes on September 19, 1985 (8.1 magnitude) and September 19, 2017 (7.1 magnitude), highlighting the nation's ongoing seismic vulnerability and the importance of early warning systems.
