Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits Mexico's Baja California peninsula along Pacific Ring of Fire
Light shaking was reported in the Mexican state of Sinaola in the cities of Los Mochis and Culiacán.
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MEXICO - A magnitude 6.0 earthquake shook parts of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula, marking the latest earthquake to happena along the Pacific Ring of Fire on Tuesday afternoon.
The earthquake happened at 12:45 p.m. Pacific time in the Gulf of California, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits Mexico.
The quake occurred roughly 6 miles deep and light shaking was reported in the Mexican state of Sinaola in the cities of Los Mochis and Culiacán.
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A person sits on top of a city sign at Las Riberas Park in Culiacan, Sinaloa state, Mexico, on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (Cesar Rodriguez/Bloomberg / Getty Images)
Light shaking was expected in Baja California Sur, including in La Paz, according to the USGS.
The USGS said there was expected to be little to no impact on land or people in the area.
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Mexico is one of the world's most seismically active regions because it's located atop three tectonic plates.
No damage or injuries were initially reported after the earthquake.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.