Earthquakes Strike Southland
A series of earthquakes have struck the Southland.
-An earthquake measuring 4.1 magnitude occurred near Niland, CA at 11:07 AM. -An earthquake measuring 4.2 magnitude occurred near Chula Vista, CA at 11:07 AM. -An earthquake measuring 3.8 magnitude occurred near Mountain Center, CA at 11:07 AM.
In addition, according to the Associated Press, a strong, long 7.9 earthquake with an epicenter in Guerrero state shook central southern Mexico on Tuesday, swaying buildings in Mexico City and sending frightened workers and residents into the streets. The U.S. Geological Survey set the intensity at 7.9 on the Richter scale. Mexico’s National Seismological Survey said the temblor had an epicenter southwest of Ometepec. It was six miles (10 kilometers) underground.