Many college students who are staying in San Diego for winter break got to feel at at least one of the earthquakes that hit the region today. The 5.8 magnitude earthquake was centered about 20 miles southeast of Mexicali, but it was felt by people throughout the Coachella Valley this morning. Some college students in San Diego decided to go home for winter break, but those who didn’t have a great story to tell their classmates when they return for classes in January. California frequently has earthquakes on a smaller scale, but they typically do not get above the 5.0 magnitude. (more…)