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Earthquake shakes Baja California, Central Mexico

Posted at 9:25 AM, Jan 19, 2018
and last updated 2018-01-19 12:47:25-05

(KGTV) - A major earthquake struck off Baja California, Mexico, Friday morning.

The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake measured a 6.3 in the Gulf of California, about 80 kilometers north-northeast of the resort town of Loreto.

Social media posts show people leaving buildings and standing outside after the earthquake about 8 a.m.

No damage was immediately reported.