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Strong earthquake reported off coast of Baja California

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SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, Tuesday morning, with some in south San Diego reporting they felt some shaking.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a preliminary 6.2-magnitude quake was reported at least 60 miles off the coast of Baja California at around 8:40 a.m. Pacific time.

USGS information shows several people reported feeling the quake in south San Diego.

The National Weather Service said the quake did not trigger a tsunami alert for the San Diego area.