Mexico President's Press Conference Disrupted by Powerful 6.5-Magnitude Quake
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A sudden and intense 6.5-magnitude earthquake shook Mexico City on Friday, catching President Claudia Sheinbaum off guard during a live press conference. The powerful tremors triggered alarms and warning sirens, prompting the immediate evacuation of the venue. Footage shared on social media captured the dramatic moment, showing reporters and staff rushing out of the hall as the building swayed violently. According to the Mexican National Seismological Service, the earthquake was measured at 6.5 magnitude, while the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre reported its strength as 6.2. The epicentre of the quake was located near Acapulco in Guerrero state, with the US Geological Survey stating that it struck at a depth of approximately 35 km. Despite the strong shaking felt in parts of the capital, President Sheinbaum reported that there were no immediate reports of serious damage in Guerrero. Authorities have confirmed that assessments are ongoing to evaluate the full impact of the earthquake, with emergency services remaining on high alert. The dramatic visuals of the quake interrupting the live briefing have been widely shared across social media platforms, highlighting the intensity of the tremors. Another video has also gone viral, showing an entire building shaking violently as the earthquake struck.
