PHOENIX — Did you feel an earthquake? People around the Valley say that they felt an earthquake Friday evening around 9:05 p.m.
The US Geological Survey says a 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit in northern Mexico near the Gulf of California, about 55 miles south of Yuma.
Initial reports had the earthquake at 5.5 magnitude and closer to Mexicali.
The Yuma Fire Department acknowledged the earthquake but urged residents to not call 9-1-1 to report felling shaking to keep the lines open for those in an emergency. The shock from the earthquake would have felt like a 3.5-magnitude quake in Yuma, USGS said.
Our Allison Rodriguez said she felt it here in Phoenix.
There are currently no reports of any damage in Arizona associated with the earthquake.
There was a magnitude 5.5 earthquake in Northern Mexico a few minutes ago. Did you feel it where you live?? Better bet towards the Yuma area. https://t.co/GklqBy0CyL
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) March 7, 2020
Hi folks, yes that was an earthquake. 5.5 magnitude in Baja about 50 miles SSE of Mexicali. No need to call 9-1-1 to report it unless reporting an emergency. Not likely to be damage locally.
— Yuma Fire Department (@YumaFireDept) March 7, 2020
A whole lot of shaking going on tonight!
— Amber Sullins (@AmberSullins) March 7, 2020
Did you feel it?
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit within the last hour, about 40 miles SW of Yuma.#abc15wx #azwx #earthquake pic.twitter.com/JGkMee50I3
Ok I’m not crazy! I’m starting to see people in San Diego and even Yuma felt an #earthquake
— Allison Rodriguez (@ARodTV) March 7, 2020
