A strong 7.2-magnitude earthquake has struck the western Mexico-U.S. border region. The U.S. Geological Survey said the Sunday afternoon earthquake was centered in Baja California, south of Mexico's border with the United States. It was reported to be about 26 kilometers below ground, some 170 kilometers from Tijuana, Mexico.The earthquake was felt in Los Angeles, California, and as far east as Phoenix, Arizona. Residents of southern California reported a long, rolling quake that shook furniture and dishes.
So far, there have been no reports of serious injuries. There have been some power outages and reports of stalled elevators in Los Angeles.
The USGS has recorded several aftershocks. The biggest was a 5.1-magnitude temblor in Imperial, California, just north of the border.