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An earthquake centered in Baja California shook Yuma on Tuesday with little if any damage
Reports put the earthquake's magnitude between 4.7 and 5.1
Sources: KYMA, Yuma Sun, California Post
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| USGS preliminary | 4.7 |
| Yuma Sun report | 4.9 |
| Baja governor, initial | 5.1 |
If you felt a jolt or got a phone alert late Tuesday morning, that was a real earthquake. Many Yuma residents received a ShakeAlert emergency alert, and residents reported feeling it as far as the foothills. The USGS put the epicenter in Baja California, Mexico.
Local officials said the quake did little if any damage. The governor of Baja California said no damage had been reported, and the USGS gave a 66% chance of an aftershock of 3.0-magnitude or greater in the next week. If another one shakes you, we suggest you drop, cover or hold on, as the alert prompts.
66%chance of a 3.0-magnitude or greater aftershock in the next week
That's the USGS figure, as the California Post reported it.
Source: California Post
- Yuma County Sheriff's Office calls about the quake: 2
- Yuma Fire Department calls: 0
- Depth: 15.0 km
- Epicenter: Ejido Jalapa, Baja California, Mexico
