On January 12, 2025, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck near Aquila in southwestern Mexico. With no reported casualties or damage, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that emergency protocols were being reviewed. The quake triggered 329 aftershocks, although initial reports of its magnitude varied between 6.1 and 6.2. Historically, Mexico's seismic vulnerability is highlighted by past devastating earthquakes, particularly the 1985 disaster that killed thousands. Residents experienced shaking in cities like Coalcomán, but major infrastructure appears intact, with agencies monitoring the situation closely.