A moderately strong 5.8 earhtquake struck the California/Mexico border near Calexico at 10:48am (Local time) on December 30, 2009. The quake was felt widely throughout Southern California, Northern Baja and Southern Arizona.
The quake Was felt as far away as Los Angeles and Phoenix.
Reports of damage or injuries have not come in yet. However, a quake of this size could cause local damage.
The quake occurred 30 miles south east of the heavily populated Calexico/Mexicali area. Quakes in this area are not uncommon. Quakes of 5.0+ have have struck this in recent years.
As of 30 minutes after the quake, there have been a number of sizable aftershocks including a 4.9 at 10:53, and a 4.0 at 11:07.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Minor Earthquake Shakes San Francisco
8:30 PM - Tuesday October 13, 2009
An Earthquake with a magnitude of 3.7 has occurred area near Pleasanton, southeast of San Francisco.
The quake struck at 8:27 PM local time and was felt throughout the bay area and as far south as Gilroy.
No damage or injuries have been reported.
An Earthquake with a magnitude of 3.7 has occurred area near Pleasanton, southeast of San Francisco.
The quake struck at 8:27 PM local time and was felt throughout the bay area and as far south as Gilroy.
No damage or injuries have been reported.
Thursday, October 08, 2009
3.8 Earthquake Recorded off the Coast of Southern California
October 7, 2009A shallow earthquake measuring 3.8 on the richter scale occurred near San Clemente Island. This is due west of San Diego.
The earthquake struck at 8:31 in the evening local time. No damage and no injuries were reported as a result of this quake. The quake was felt in parts of southern Orange county and coastal sections of San Diego counties.
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