Mexico’s president giving public speech when 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleErin KellerFriday 02 January 2026 16:04 GMTMexican president's speech interrupted by emergency sirens as 6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes countryA 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico on Friday.The seismic event occurred during President Claudia Sheinbaum's televised press conference on tourism.Sirens were heard during the broadcast, and President Sheinbaum calmly directed an evacuation.The earthquake had a shallow depth of 10 kilometres, which can increase the potential for noticeable shaking.There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties following the tremor, which was felt in Guerrero and surrounding areas.In fullMexican president’s speech interrupted by emergency sirens as 6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes countryThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in