At approximately 3:40 PM on Easter Sunday Carlsbadistan was rocked by an 7.2 (upgraded from 6.9 after analysis) magnitude earthquake centered 16 miles SSW of Guadalupe Victoria, Baja California, Mexico (just south of Brawley, California.) according to the US Geological Survey.
The quake seemed to come in three waves that built as they rolled through. The second wave seemed to be the strongest. The rocking lasted close to 20 seconds and had people in second story houses running for their balconies. Cars and lamps appeared to swing in an East-West motion. The quake was felt as far north as Los Angeles.
According to the West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center a tsunami is NOT expected:
A strong earthquake has occurred, but a tsunami IS NOT expected along the California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, or Alaska coast. NO tsunami warning, watch or advisory is in effect for these areas.
This felt like the strongest quake to rock Carlsbadistan in at least 20 years. More news as information becomes available.
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I felt it very well here in Simi Valley, CA. It seemed to last at least 30 seconds and I agree that it got stronger and seemed to come in waves. It was a rolling quake. No damage here. My doors were swaying and the pool water spilled out a little bit. Scary.
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