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Magnitude 5.5. earthquake strikes Baja California Friday evening

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Baja California was hit with a 5.5 magnitude earthquake Friday evening, that's according to the United State Geological Survey.

It struck at 7:52 p.m. in Alberto Oviedo Mota which is near the Califorina-Mexico border, approximately 30 miles from the town of Mexicali.

It's unknown if there are any injuries or damage from the earthquake at this time.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

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