Mexico: A magnitude-6.6 offshore earthquake occurs in Gulf of California June 18

Event

A 6.6 magnitude earthquake occurred 138 km (86 mi.) east-southeast of La Rivera, Mexico, at 14:30 PDT June 18. Significant damage and casualties are possible. The temblor has not triggered a tsunami warning.

This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.

Advice

Vacate multistory buildings if operating in affected areas until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Move away from the immediate coastline as a precaution due to the potential for tsunamis.