A magnitude 5.3 earthquake with epicenter in Guerrero startled residents in the early hours of January 16, 2026, also felt in Mexico City and Mexico State. No damages or injuries were reported, according to authorities. President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed there were no major impacts.
The National Seismological Service (SSN) recorded a magnitude 5.3 earthquake at 00:42 on January 16, 2026, with epicenter 17 kilometers southwest of San Marcos in Guerrero, near the coast. The shaking was intensely felt in areas such as San Marcos, Tecoanapa, Acapulco de Juárez, Las Vigas, Florencio Villarreal, Ayutla de los Libres, Juan R. Escudero, as well as the Costa Chica, Centro, and Costa Grande regions of Guerrero. In Mexico City and Mexico State, the seismic alert activated, waking thousands.
Videos shared on social media captured the event: hotel structures on Guerrero's coast swayed, chandeliers in homes in Benito Juárez borough in Mexico City swung, and capital buildings showed slight movement. The Secretariat of Comprehensive Risk Management and Civil Protection of Guerrero and Mexico City authorities conducted overflights and preliminary assessments, ruling out structural damage or injuries by 7:00 a.m.
In her morning press conference, President Claudia Sheinbaum stated: “Fortunately, nothing happened, Protection Civil coordinator Laura Velázquez informed us. There were no major damages.” She added that the federal government continues supporting families affected by the January 2 earthquake in Guerrero.
Live coverage was highlighted by journalist Erik Camacho, N+ anchor during the early hours. With a calm voice, he reported: “It's 12:43 a.m. right now and the seismic alert is starting to sound on phones.” He advised evacuating only if near an exit. Camacho, with 25 years in radio and television, was praised on social media for his composure, earning nicknames like “earthquake correspondent.”
