Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes near Mexico's Baja Peninsula

Noticias · 09-25-12, 07:52 PM

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the southern tip of Mexico's Baja Peninsula, on Tuesday and caused panic, but local officials said there were no reports of damage or injuries. The quake's epicenter was located 46 miles north of La Paz, Mexico, and was centered in the Gulf of California, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. "It felt pretty strong," said Ivan Calderon, a Baja California Sur state civil protection official, adding there were no reports of damages or injuries. ...

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CDN_JOHNNY · 09-25-12, 07:54 PM

ROCKED ME out of my afternoon nap.

Being from the Toronto area this CHIT is new to me.

kate · 09-25-12, 10:14 PM

"Caused panic"? I didn't see anybody panicking, unless you count my dog. A couple of neighbors came outdoors, as I did, but essentially to talk about it, not because anybody was afraid to stay indoors. It was a pretty good shake, rattle, 'n' roll, though!

CDN_JOHNNY · 10-03-12, 06:55 PM

Another quake last night, a 4.1 about 2:00 am.

I think would be proud of me Kate :)

It woke me and the wife up but I didn't get out of bed.
Wife got pissed at me for being so calm with this one!

Just for historial facts, my wife was in Mexico City during the 1985 earthquake.
I guess that is why she gets so

kate · 10-03-12, 08:01 PM

Well, I missed that one, but I'm proud of you anyhow!

Can't blame your wife for being nervous after being in the big one in Mexico City. I recall reading about it, and it sounded pretty scary. At least La Paz is less densely populated, with lower buildings, which reduces the risks. At least that's how I have it figured!

BajaGringo · 10-07-12, 01:22 PM

Something tells me that if it starts shaking the 20th of December people will be a tad more "jumpy"....

Woooosh · 10-07-12, 01:26 PM

My schedule is flexible for the 21st. :)

BajaGringo · 10-09-12, 08:20 AM

Me too. I'm definitely staying home that day...

Woooosh · 10-09-12, 10:13 AM

Just like Y2K.

09-25-12, 07:54 PM	#2
CDN_JOHNNY Join Date: 05-18-11 Location: La Paz Posts: 227	Re: Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes near Mexico's Baja Peninsula ROCKED ME out of my afternoon nap. Being from the Toronto area this CHIT is new to me.

09-25-12, 10:14 PM	#3
kate Join Date: 04-06-09 Location: La Paz, BCS Posts: 553	Re: Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes near Mexico's Baja Peninsula "Caused panic"? I didn't see anybody panicking, unless you count my dog. A couple of neighbors came outdoors, as I did, but essentially to talk about it, not because anybody was afraid to stay indoors. It was a pretty good shake, rattle, 'n' roll, though!

10-03-12, 08:01 PM	#5
kate Join Date: 04-06-09 Location: La Paz, BCS Posts: 553	Re: Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes near Mexico's Baja Peninsula Well, I missed that one, but I'm proud of you anyhow! Can't blame your wife for being nervous after being in the big one in Mexico City. I recall reading about it, and it sounded pretty scary. At least La Paz is less densely populated, with lower buildings, which reduces the risks. At least that's how I have it figured!

10-07-12, 01:22 PM	#6
BajaGringo Status: Queso Grande Join Date: 02-09-09 Location: San Quintin Posts: 7,148	Re: Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes near Mexico's Baja Peninsula Something tells me that if it starts shaking the 20th of December people will be a tad more "jumpy".... __________________ TalkBaja.com - Where everybody knows your name and nobody stays on topic...

10-07-12, 01:26 PM	#7
Woooosh Status: Moderator Join Date: 02-19-10 Location: Rosarito Centro Posts: 1,262	Re: Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes near Mexico's Baja Peninsula My schedule is flexible for the 21st. :) __________________ "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead to JFK (maybe)

10-09-12, 08:20 AM	#8
BajaGringo Status: Queso Grande Join Date: 02-09-09 Location: San Quintin Posts: 7,148	Re: Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes near Mexico's Baja Peninsula Me too. I'm definitely staying home that day... __________________ TalkBaja.com - Where everybody knows your name and nobody stays on topic...

10-09-12, 10:13 AM	#9
Woooosh Status: Moderator Join Date: 02-19-10 Location: Rosarito Centro Posts: 1,262	Re: Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes near Mexico's Baja Peninsula Just like Y2K. __________________ "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead to JFK (maybe)

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