Western Mexico hit by earthquake

The U.S National Earthquake Information Center is reporting that a strong earthquake has hit Mexico’s Gulf Coast.



The quake with a 6.9 magnitude tremor struck this afternoon with its epicenter 122 kilometres or 76 miles north east of Santa Isabel in Baja California.



There have been no reports of injuries or damage.



However, the Earthquake Information Centre reports that there is a small risk of a tsunami in the immediate area.