On Sunday, a 5.7 magnitude earthquake centered in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, prompted the evacuation of buildings and public spaces in Mexico City and neighboring states. The earthquake occurred during Super Bowl Sunday, heightening anxiety among residents as they responded to the presidential alert about the seismic activity. The quake was the third significant tremor of 2026, following previous earthquakes in January, although no substantial damage was reported from this event.

As the emergency unfolded, pilots of incoming flights were required to implement safety measures due to the seismic activity. Most notably, an Aeroméxico Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which was in the process of landing at the Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México (AICM), had to abort its approach and regain altitude to ensure the safety of passengers and crew. Video footage captured the moment the aircraft ascended despite the chaos occurring on the ground, where many people were evacuated into the streets due to the earthquake and the activation of the seismic alert.

This incident not only underscores the importance of safety protocols during seismic events but also highlights the continuing risks that earthquakes pose in Mexico, particularly in urban areas like CDMX that are densely populated. The government's response to the emergency, coupled with the actions taken by pilots, reflects an ongoing commitment to protecting public safety during natural disasters.