A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck Mexico on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The temblor occurred at 7:58 a.m. Central time, approximately 2 miles northwest of Rancho Viejo, Mexico, agency data shows.
There were no immediate reports of deaths or widespread damage. Seismologists may revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude as they review available data. Updates to the shake-severity map may also be issued as additional information is collected.
Aftershocks in the Region
An aftershock is typically a smaller earthquake that follows a larger one in the same general area. These events are usually minor adjustments along the portion of a fault that slipped during the initial earthquake.
Aftershocks can occur days, weeks, or even years after the first earthquake. These events can be of equal or larger magnitude than the initial quake and can continue to affect already damaged locations.
When Quakes and Aftershocks Occurred
Source: United States Geological Survey | Notes: Shaking categories are based on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale. When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake. All times above are Central time. Shake data is as of Friday, Jan. 2 at 9:11 a.m. Eastern. Aftershocks data is as of Friday, Jan. 2 at 5:13 p.m. Eastern.
Maps: Daylight (urban areas); MapLibre (map rendering); Natural Earth (roads, labels, terrain); Protomaps (map tiles)
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