Mexican President interrupts press conference due to earthquake

INCIDENT02.01.2026
Mexican President interrupts press conference due to earthquake

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum interrupted a press conference due to an earthquake alert.

Elchi.az reports that the press conference was broadcast via YouTube.

It should be noted that Sheinbaum’s speech was interrupted after sirens warning of an earthquake in the state of Herrero sounded.

According to the Mexican National Seismological Service, the epicenter of the 6.5 magnitude earthquake was 15 km southwest of San Marcos in the state of Herrero, with a depth of approximately 10 km.

No casualties or damage have been reported.