The U.S. Geological Survey says a large earthquake has struck in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California and Mexico.

US Geological Survey map indicates location of earthquake
US Geological Survey map indicates location of earthquake (USGS)
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The quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4, was recorded at 2:36 a.m. today, 163 miles south southwest of the California city of Avalon and 167 miles west southwest of Rosarito, Mexico.

It was at the relatively shallow depth of 6.3 miles.

No tsunami warning has been issued.

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