Recently, A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck the state of Guerrero, Mexico, in the early hours of the morning, causing alarm among residents and preliminary reports of infrastructure damage and power outages in several communities near the epicenter, according to authorities and local media.
The seismic movement was strongly felt in cities such as Acapulco, Chilpancingo, and Zihuatanejo, Mexico, where residents described moments of panic and the activation of emergency safety protocols. State Civil Protection officials reported that no fatalities have been confirmed so far, although there are minor injuries and ongoing assessments of affected structures, including roads and homes.
Following the main quake, lower-intensity aftershocks have been recorded, keeping both authorities and the public on alert, while emergency teams carry out safety inspections in schools, hospitals, and public buildings to rule out additional risks.
What should you do after an earthquake of this magnitude?
Experts recommend checking your home or workplace for structural damage, staying calm, remaining alert for aftershocks, and following Civil Protection guidelines, as well as having a basic emergency kit ready in case evacuation is necessary.