Early this Friday morning, an earthquake of magnitude 5.0 with an epicenter in Guerrero, shook Mexico City.
According to the SSN,the tremor was located 19 km southwest of San Marcos at 00:42:56. Previously, the agency reported magnitudes of 5.2 and 5.3.
So far, no effects have been reported. The Federal Electricity Commission reported that the electricity supply in the country is functioning normally.
As of 1:30 a.m., 4,657 aftershocks of the earthquake had been reported.
President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo reported:
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“So far, no damage has been reported from the preliminary magnitude 5.2 earthquake recorded at 00:42 with an epicenter in San Marcos,Guerrero. The National Coordination of Civil Protection initiates the review protocol.”
For her part, the head of government of Mexico City, clara Brugada, indicated:
“Condors are flying over the city, emergency and security protocols are being activated by the @SSC_CDMX and the @SGIRPC_CDMX.”
She added that as part of the security protocol, SGIRPC CDMX teams, the Secretariat of Public Works, the Secretariat of Security, Fire Department and the Secretariat of Mobility are carrying out inspections on vehicular bridges and integrated mobility infrastructure; so far, no relevant news.
“They also support flagging down neighbors who continue outside their homes. We continue to inform.”
Earthquake Strikes Southern Mexico, Shakes Mexico City
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck near San Marcos, Guerrero, Mexico, on January 16, 2026, triggering seismic alarms in Mexico City and causing buildings to sway.
Details of the Earthquake
The earthquake occurred at 11:28 AM Central Time (12:28 PM Eastern time), according to the National Seismological Network of Mexico (Red Sísmica Nacional). The epicenter was located approximately 26 kilometers (16 miles) southeast of San marcos, Guerrero, at a depth of 25 kilometers (15.5 miles). The quake was felt strongly in Mexico City, which is roughly 300 kilometers (186 miles) from the epicenter.
Impact and Response
Initial reports indicate moderate shaking in Mexico City, with residents evacuating buildings as a precaution. Civil Protection authorities in Mexico city have activated protocols to assess potential damage and ensure public safety. As of 1:00 PM Central Time,there have been no reports of major structural damage or injuries. The seismic alert system functioned as expected, providing residents with a warning before the shaking began.
Seismic Activity in the Region
Mexico is located in a highly seismically active zone,situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire. Guerrero state, in particular, experiences frequent earthquakes due to the subduction of the Cocos Plate beneath the North American Plate. The last major earthquake to significantly impact mexico City was the 7.1 magnitude quake on September 19, 2017, which caused widespread damage and loss of life. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, Mexico experiences an average of 30 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater each year.
Ongoing Monitoring
The National Seismological Network continues to monitor aftershocks, and residents are advised to remain vigilant and follow instructions from local authorities. Updates will be provided as more details becomes available.
