Families celebrating Easter ran out of the homes. On Saturday, we had a story that the damage was estimated at $57 and a … It had a moment magnitude of 6.9 and a maximum perceived intensity of X (Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity scale. Subscribe to LALATE on YouTube. El Centro has had: (M1.5 or greater) 2 earthquakes in the past 24 hours 37 earthquakes in the past 7 days; 135 earthquakes in the past 30 days; 1,891 earthquakes in the past 365 days [6][7], By the distribution of aftershocks and using radar interferometry, the main shock rupture was found to have occurred on a previously unmapped fault in the Cucapa Mountains and beneath the Colorado River Delta. About 600 customers lost power for two hours in Borrego Springs, and more than 3,800 people ended up without electricity in Orange County’s Dana Point-Laguna Niguel area. The Imperial California El Centro earthquake comes after a Baja Earthquake moments before. Posted by Lipton T. Bagg at 3:52 PM. EL CENTRO. The Ocotillo 2010 earthquake today in the Imperial Calexico region is one of several notable earthquake aftershocks still shaking Southern California and Mexico after that 7.2 earthquake Sunday. This Fig. […] Matthew T. Hall: Protesters have pushed for racial justice. The Associated Press, staff writers Sandra Dibble, Anne Krueger, Jeanette Steele, J. Harry Jones and contributing writer Omar Millan contributed to this report. In the business district of Brawley, all structures were damaged, and about 50 percent had to be condemned. A strong secondary quake with a magnitude of 5.5 followed a little more than an hour after the main shock and was centered near Brawley . The USGS database shows that there is a 99.30% chance of a major earthquake within 50km of El Centro, CA within the next 50 years. A water line broke at the Nordstrom store at the Fashion Valley shopping center, flooding the store. Estimated depth: Less than one mile. At left, David Green, CEO, showed Sen. Ducheny the earthquake-damaged Medical Plaza Building (background) on Ross Avenue. Ruben Anaya, the manager of a Shell gasoline station in El Centro, said he closed his fueling stations following the earthquake. A 5-million gallon water tank on La Brucherie Road suffered a significant amount of damage. 28: EL-CENTRO COMP S00E: Data (ground accelerations) N = 2689. dt = 0.02 sec. [32] The earthquake cracked the main aqueduct that carries Colorado River water from Mexicali to Tijuana, causing limitations on the water supply in Tijuana. It's unsafe for people to go there. No historical tornado events that had recorded magnitudes of 2 or above found in or near El Centro, CA. Another aftershock measuring a similar magnitude struck Southern California on the morning of April 11. Join the discussion on Facebook or Twitter and find more about temblor, tremor or quakes that have occurred in El Centro quakes. The 1940 El Centro earthquake (or 1940 Imperial Valley earthquake) occurred at 21:35 Pacific Standard Time on May 18 (05:35 UTC on May 19) in the Imperial Valley in southeastern Southern California near the international border of the United States and Mexico. I got up to stand in the door frame, but then it died down. 06/04/2010 05:12 am ET Updated May 25, 2011 Mexicali Earthquake: 7.2 Quake Shakes Southern California (VIDEO) LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A strong earthquake south of the U.S.-Mexico border Sunday swayed high-rises in downtown Los Angeles and San Diego and was felt across Southern California and Arizona, but there were no immediate reports of major damage in the United States. A swarm of small earthquakes has struck near the California-Mexico border, centered beneath the town of El Centro in Imperial County. Rsduhamel 23:30, 7 April 2010 (UTC) It appears to have been named. After the initial shock, to protect the church’s gold statue of Amida Buddha, Rev. 3 thoughts: SDSU 98, Air Force 61 ... second game in altitude, coming off the bench and un-adjusting, What happens when you stay in altitude, Arop and Seiko off the bench, Joe Scott’s mea culpa, USD ends four-game losing skid, hadn’t won in over a month, Column: Jim Nantz, Nick Faldo remember ‘shock’ of Kobe Bryant loss during 2020 Farmers, News spread of helicopter crash that claimed NBA legend, just as CBS began final round at Torrey Pines, Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceSign Up For Our Newsletters, Copyright © 2021, The San Diego Union-Tribune |, Men stand next to cracks on a street in Mexicali, Mexico, early Monday, April 5, 2010 after Sunday’s powerful earthquake. The small earthquakes under El Centro, Calif., are important to monitor, especially since they occurred close to major faults. [11][12], The earthquake measured 7.2 on the moment magnitude scale that started 25 kilometers (16 mi) south of Guadalupe Victoria, Baja California, at a depth of 10 km (6.2 mi). 2010 Chile earthquake - Building destroyed in Concepción.jpg 1,024 × 683; 525 KB 2010 Chile earthquake - Carretera de la fruta.jpg 2,048 × 1,536; 790 KB 2010 Chile earthquake - Cobquecura.jpg 3,296 × 2,472; 1.17 MB J. Civ. Click on the "I Felt It" button behind the corresponding earthquake.Your earthquake experience is not only important for science, but also for people in the area as well as our global readership. 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On July 7, 2010, a 5.4-magnitude earthquake, triggered by the April 10, 2010 quake, occurred on the San Jacinto Fault, the most seismically active fault in California, and one of two that exhibited signs of increased pressure following the Mexico quake. The CSMIP station located at the El Centro-Highway 8/Meloland Overpass recorded 0.07 g on the structure during the first event and 0.24 g during the second. A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was reported Monday at 10:04 a.m. 12 miles from Brawley, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. An earthquake has hit Imperial, California near El Centro. The biggest temblor hit at 3:40 p.m., its epicenter estimated to be 108 miles east-southeast of Tijuana in Mexico. CSV is a “comma separated values” ASCII text file. The 2010 Baja California earthquake (also known as 2010 Easter earthquake, 2010 Sierra El Mayor earthquake, or 2010 El Mayor – Cucapah earthquake) occurred on April 4 (Easter Sunday) with a moment magnitude of 7.2 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII (Very strong).The shock originated at 15:40:41 local time (3:40:41 PM PDT) south of Guadalupe Victoria, Baja California, Mexico. [42] In Calexico, California, Fire Chief Peter Mercado said that there were structural damage, leaking gas lines, and damage to the town's water system, but that no one was hurt. Mothers fled homes with babies in tow. Now vacant and desolate, the El Centro Public Library has stood on State Street for more than 100 years. At left, David Green, CEO, showed Sen. Ducheny the earthquake-damaged Medical Plaza Building (background) on Ross Avenue. (Refer to the United States Geological Survey for official earthquake parameters.) It was said to have lasted about ten seconds. No historical earthquake events found in or near El Centro, CA. Four aftershocks with a magnitude of at least 5 have been reported; one at a magnitude of 5.2, one at 5.4, one at 5.1, and one at a magnitude of 5.7, all four within one hour. If recommended by your gas company, have an automatic gas shut-off valve installed that is triggered by strong vibrations. • At 4:34 p.m., a magnitude-4.7 quake hit 85 miles east of Tijuana. [3] Since the earthquake occurred on this day, it has been also called the Easter Sunday earthquake. USGS Description of the El Centro (Imperial Valley) Earthquake Nine people were killed by the May 1940 Imperial Valley earthquake. In the business district of Brawley, all structures were damaged, and about 50 percent had to be condemned. But most of all, I’ll remember these authors’ voices. The 2010 Baja California earthquake (also known as 2010 Easter earthquake, 2010 Sierra El Mayor earthquake, or 2010 El Mayor – Cucapah earthquake) occurred on April 4 (Easter Sunday) with a moment magnitude of 7.2 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). Several foreshocks began from April 1, 2010, with magnitudes of 3, 4 and 5. 2010-04-05 00:07:09 UTC at 00:07 April 05, 2010 UTC Location: Epicenter at 32.018, -115.017 3.2 km from Ejido Doctor Alberto Oviedo Mota (El Indiviso) (1.2 miles) Depth: 10 km They showed a 5.1 right at the El Centro airport 1/2 hour after the main shock. Estimated depth: 13.4 miles. • At 4:19 p.m., a magnitude-3.8 quake struck 43 miles east-northeast of Tijuana. El Centro, late in the week, they were estimating the damage at $80 million. I landed on my left arm and then my knees.”, “Everything that could fall over seems to have fallen and broken.”, “It scared the crap out of me. I don't want to anthropomorphize, but it's like this quake was goading the San Andreas. Bolt down and secure to the wall studs your water heater, refrigerator, furnace and gas appliances. [19] The Coronado Bridge over San Diego Bay was briefly closed by the California Highway Patrol as a precautionary measure. The aftershocks are being felt most acutely in Mexicali, El Centro, Calexico and other border towns hit hardest by the temblor. "[29] Damage was also reported in a state government building in construction,[35] and windows were broken at the Chamber of Commerce in the city. The main quake in April had transferred stress to fault zones farther north, triggering the aftershock. The 2010 Baja California earthquake (also known as 2010 Easter earthquake, 2010 Sierra El Mayor earthquake, or 2010 El Mayor – Cucapah earthquake) was an earthquake of 7.2 magnitude on the moment magnitude scale.It started 26 kilometers (16 mi) south of Guadalupe Victoria, Baja California, Mexico, at a depth of 10 km (6.2 mi). The estimated depth was 19 miles. This is a developing field situation, as geologists are working to locate and measure the lateral extent of the surface faulting. • At 4:22 p.m., a magnitude-3.6 quake rumbled 45 miles northeast of San Diego and just 10 miles southwest of Borrego Springs. It was reported that some people were stuck in an elevator in Disneyland, Anaheim,[41][43] and in a Century City high-rise in Los Angeles. It was also the strongest to rock southern California in at least 18 years (since the 1992 Landers earthquake (M 7.3)), if not longer: the next most recent comparable earthquake—the 1952 Kern County earthquake (M 7.3)—was 58 years earlier. A 4.5 earthquake struck Ocotillo today […] Groundwater flowed to the surface, flooding fields and damaging hundreds of miles of irrigation canals. al. RT San Diego 7 2 mexicali earthquake quake caught on tape ruins quake Baja tremors Mexico 7.2 mexicali earthquake Hawaii Chili video footage el centro earthquake sismo en mexicali calexico earthquake earthquakes caught on tape terremoto en mexicali An earthquake of such magnitude had been expected around the fault situated in the southeast of Mexicali. The United States Geological Survey detected the quake at 6:13 p.m. with an epicenter 0.9 miles east of El Centro. • At 4:48 p.m., a magnitude-3.4 quake occurred 98 miles east of Tijuana, 9 miles east-southeast of Brawley in Imperial County. Several foreshocks began from April 1, 2010, with magnitudes of 3, 4 and 5. Fujinaga sat in the car cradling the statue in his arms throughout the night. 2010-05-08 18:33:11 UTC 5.0 magnitude, 6 km depth Seeley, California, United States 5.0 magnitude earthquake 2010-05-08 18:33:11 UTC at 18:33 May 08, 2010 UTC Join the discussion on Facebook or Twitter and find more about temblor, tremor or quakes that have occurred in El Centro quakes. Some smaller earthquakes followed. A strong aftershock with a magnitude of 5.7 occurred on June 14, 2010 at 9:26:58 PM PDT, with an epicenter near Ocotillo in southwestern Imperial County and a focal depth of 5.0 km.[25][26]. A magnitude 7.2 earthquake rumbled through most of Southern California and Baja California this afternoon, followed by a series of aftershocks, according to early reports from the U.S. Geological Survey. • At 4:09 p.m., a magnitude-4.5 quake occurred 62 miles east of Tijuana. You've got a lot of cracks. The quake rattled buildings in downtown Los Angeles, toppled bottles off shelves, and briefly halted rides at Disneyland. JOSELITO VILLERO PHOTO Joselito/Friday, April 09, 2010 It was preceded by a magnitude 3.3 quake that occurred at 3:34 p.m., the epicenter in the same area but at a considerably shallower depth of less than one mile. The rupture occurred 6.2 miles deep. Hold earthquake drills with your family members: Drop, cover and hold on. He let the air out of the tires so the car would not move. At 3:40 PM PSt, a 6.9 earthquake struck Baja California. Facility manager Agustin Ramirez shows repairs made to a section of the Imperial County Courthouse damaged by the 2010 Easter earthquake in El Centro on Wednesday. Make a quake kit with food, water, medical supplies, blankets and a portable radio. The 89-second quake was widely felt throughout northwest Mexico and southern California. The earthquake occurred 21 miles from Imperial, 25 miles from El Centro, 33 miles from Calexico and 43 miles from Coachella. Suzanne Ziring, a waitress eight months removed from an earthquake-free existence in Philadelphia, had just entered an elevator on the 12th floor after serving Easter brunch downtown at Bertrand at Mister A’s. • At 4:46 p.m., a magnitude-3.5 quake struck 72 miles east of Tijuana, 16 miles west-southwest of El Centro in Imperial County. Be sure the residence is firmly anchored to its foundation. In cases like this, that often means increasing stress on other faults, which makes them more prone to movement. The 1940 El Centro earthquake (or 1940 Imperial Valley earthquake) occurred at 21:35 Pacific Standard Time on May 18 (05:35 UTC on May 19) in the Imperial Valley in southeastern Southern California near the international border of the United States and Mexico.It had a moment magnitude of 6.9 and a maximum perceived intensity of X (Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity scale. When the Easter earthquake started rocking the Valley three years ago today, Josefina Rivera was so concentrated in her cooking that, at first, she dismissed it. (AP Photo/Guillermo Arias), U.S. Geological Survey maps of recent earthquake activity. Fasten shelves, mirrors, and large picture frames to walls. People in the street at that moment began to hold each other.”, “The whole house started shaking. The 1940 El Centro earthquake was the first major earthquake to be recorded by a strong-motion seismograph located next to a fault rupture (Hough, S.E. Earthquake Information for El Centro, California. Sometimes actions speak louder than words. Aside from the shuttering of the city’s public library, the city of El Centro sustained significant damage to its water infrastructure. According to the … Kakumin Fuji-naga wrapped the sculpture in a blanket and carried it out to his car. Here is the latest. Estimated depth: 4.3 miles. Even the hippos at the zoo stood up fast and headed for water. Get copy of El-Centro (May 18, 1940) earthquake record S00E (N-S component) ftp nisee.ce.berkeley.edu login: anonymous password: your_indent cd pub/a.k.chopra get el_centro.data quit First version: September 2003 (Last modified 2010) As reported earlier on LALATE, that 6.9 was centered near Guadalupe Victoria, Mexico. By contrast, the quake’s impact in San Diego was fleeting, disrupting the Easter Sundays of many while they assessed the damage. Description. The 1940 El Centro earthquake (or 1940 Imperial Valley earthquake) occurred at 21:35 Pacific Standard Time on May 18 (05:35 UTC on May 19) in the Imperial Valley in southeastern Southern California near the international border of the United States and Mexico.It had a moment magnitude of 6.9 and a maximum perceived intensity of X (Intense) on the Mercalli intensity scale. JOSELITO VILLERO PHOTO Joselito/Friday, April 09, 2010 Following this trend, the M7.2 El Mayor-Cucapah earthquake of April 4, 2010, ruptured approximately 120 kilometers along several known faults in Baja California. El Centro earthquake latest breaking news and updates, information, look at maps, watch videos and view photos and more. Cracks were later discovered in the floors, but the building was deemed safe to re-enter, said San Diego fire department spokesman Maurice Luque. 1158 Can. Several railroad bridges in … [41] The earthquake broke at least two water mains, one at a Nordstrom department store in Fashion Valley Mall and another at Mission Bay High School. The earthquake was characterized as a typical moderate-sized destructive event with a complex energy release signature (Trifunac & Brune 1970) [13]. Most of the damage occurred in the twin cities of Mexicali and Calexico on the Mexico–United States border. mum earthquake loads, C i is multiplied by 2 for zone 2 and multiplied by 4 for zone 3. Locate safe spots in each room under a sturdy table or against an inside wall. English: The 2010 Baja California earthquake — centered in the Mexicali area of Baja California state, northwestern México. It was followed by a magnitude 5.5 earthquake about two hours later centered in Brawley. It had withstood damages in the past, but a 2010 earthquake devastated the building. A 6.9 earthquake has just struck Mexicali, Mexico - near El Centro, CA. The 2010 Baja California earthquake (also known as 2010 Easter earthquake, 2010 Sierra El Mayor earthquake, or 2010 El Mayor – Cucapah earthquake) occurred on April 4 (Easter Sunday) with a moment magnitude of 7.2 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent).The shock originated at 15:40:41 local time (3:40:41 PM PDT) south of Guadalupe Victoria, Baja California, Mexico. “It was like 20 people did a cannonball,” she said. How the coronavirus pandemic has changed The San Diego Union-Tribune’s Opinion section. A significant earthquake has struck Ocotillo, Seeley, and El Centro today. The region also includes other faults, including the Imperial Fault Zone. The shock originated at 15:40:41 local time (3:40:41 PM PDT) south of Guadalupe Victoria, Baja California, Mexico. The Imperial California El Centro earthquake comes after a Baja Earthquake moments before. El Centro earthquake latest breaking news and updates, information, look at maps, watch videos and view photos and more. [11] A man was injured when he fell during the quake,[19] and another man was injured when a sign fell on him. EL CENTRO, Calif. — A 4.0 earthquake hit near El Centro, Imperial and Calexico on Monday around 6:13 p.m. according to the United States Geological Survey. See the wikipedia for more information on this format.. [6], Four aftershocks with a magnitude of at least 5 have been reported; one at a magnitude of 5.2,[15] one at 5.4,[16] one at 5.1,[17] and one at a magnitude of 5.7, all four within one hour. It was a familiar scene for many San Diegans. Late Sunday night families still without power gathered in the streets in the Mexicali Valley, where close to a million people live. A simple text format suitable for loading data … Took us five minutes to get out of the complex thanks to not having disaster preparedness plans.”, Matthew T. Hall: 2020 was the year of other people’s voices. [42] One city hospital had so many people, that the Salvation Army sent a truck with water canteens and sandwiches. Pets cowered. ", "Baja California Earthquake Felt in Arizona", Rupture characteristics of M7.2 Sierra El Mayor (Mexico) earthquake, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2010_Baja_California_earthquake&oldid=996981330, 2010 natural disasters in the United States, Articles with dead external links from October 2010, Articles with dead external links from June 2017, Articles with permanently dead external links, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 29 December 2020, at 13:23. and in proximity to Yuma, AZ. [13] It occurred at 22:40 UTC (1540 local time) on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010, and it is said to have lasted about a minute and 29 seconds. 2010-04-04 22:40:43 UTC at 22:40 April 04, 2010 … Frame, but a 2010 earthquake and its suburbs Centro: today: 2.3 in,! 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