During a press conference in Mexico, the President was forced to cut short his meeting due to a powerful magnitude 6.5 earthquake. There have been no immediate reports of casualties or severe damages. The timing of the quake was unexpected, underlining the unpredictability of natural disasters.

In Japan, earthquakes are a common occurrence and have a profound impact on society. Japan has a deep cultural, social, and infrastructural focus on earthquake preparedness. Interruptions of important events due to earthquakes, like in this case with Mexico's President, often stimulate discussions on preparedness measures relatively more in Japan than in other nations.

In comparison, the United States and the European Union also experience earthquakes, though not as frequently as Japan. The impact on society and preparation level varies by region. California in the US, for example, has a high level of earthquake preparedness resemblant of Japan due to its frequent quakes, whereas in many parts of the EU, earthquakes, especially of high magnitudes, are much rarer.