The Malecon, on the coast of Puerto Penasco
By Steve Schwab
An earthquake measuring 5.2 was recorded off the coast of Puerto Peñasco Mexico this morning, there were no reports of injuries or damage resulting from the seismic event. The quake occurred at 5:22 am this morning with the epicenter reported 45 miles SSW of the coastal town. The quake was also felt 62 miles ESE in San Felipe Mexico, and 214 miles SSW in Phoenix, Arizona. The most severe reports of earthquake damage occurred in Brawley, California this morning, with an event striking near the center of the town at a magnitude of 4.9. Moderate structural damage has been reported, with products falling from shelves and some windows broken. Despite the magnitude and relative proximity of the town to the epicenter, no injuries or severe damage was reported. Brawley is a small farming town located 100 miles east of San Diego, California.
Residents of Puerto Peñasco reported experiencing mild tremors and shaking as a result of the quake, but there have been no reports of injuries or structural damage. “I was watching TV and it felt like someone suddenly moved the couch” reported one resident “Lots of people did feel it though.”A Tsunami warning had been issued by the NOAA’s National Weather Service for the coastal areas of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Panama and Mexico shortly after the earthquake was recorded, but has since been cancelled. As of this afternoon, there were no reports from city or state officials regarding damage or injuries directly resulting from the quake.
Puerto Peñasco Mexico is a popular tourist destination located south of Arizona. The coastal region experiences a large influx of visitors during the holidays, and is expecting one of the busiest Labor Day weekends on record.
