Los Angeles, Apr 5 (AP) A strong earthquake south of the US-Mexico border has shook high-rises in downtown Los Angeles and San Diego and was felt across Southern California and Arizona, but there were no immediate reports of major damage.
The 6.9 magnitude quake struck at 3:40 pm (2240 GMT) in Baja California, Mexico, about 30 kilometres southeast of Mexicali, according to the US Geological Survey. The area was hit by magnitude 3.0 quakes all week.
The quake was felt as far north as Santa Barbara, USGS seismologist Susan Potter said.
Strong shaking was reported in the Coachella Valley and Riverside, California. The earthquake rattled buildings on the west side of Los Angeles and in the San Fernando Valley, interrupting Easter dinners. Chandeliers swayed and wine jiggled in glasses.
In Los Angeles, the city fire department went on earthquake status and some stalled elevators were reported.
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Magnitude 6.9 quake strikes Baja California
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