The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 with the epicenter near the Pacific coast resort town of Acapulco.

A strong earthquake registering 6.5 magnitude struck southern Mexico on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey ( USGS ). No tsunami warnings were issued on January 2, the U.S. Tsunami Warning System confirmed. No injuries or damage were immediately reported.

Officials said 241 passengers and nine crew members were on the train when it went off the rails as it passed a curve near the town of Nizanda.

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake was reported just outside the coastal city of Acapulco, Mexico, Friday morning. The strong quake was just 2.5 miles northwest of Rancho Viejo, Mexico, in the mountains above the city.

Mexican authorities reported a case of the New World screwworm parasite late on Thursday, the second case reported in two days as Mexico works to contain an outbreak that has kept the U.S.-Mexico border closed to Mexican livestock.

Mexico closed 2025 with weak economic growth and is heading into 2026 with limited expansion prospects, according to estimates and projections.

Mexico national team right back Julián Araujo is leaving Bournemouth for the rest of the season to join Scottish powerhouse Celtic on loan in an effort to get consistent minutes with the 2026 World Cup just around the corner.

An earthquake of magnitude 6.5 hit Mexico City and parts of Guerrero. People felt strong shaking in many places. Videos of the damage were shared widely on social media., US News, Times Now