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.
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