Mexicali Metal Fest

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BREAKING NEWS: Magnitude-5.1 earthquake hits Mexico near Mexicali A magnitude-5.1 earthquake has struck the northern Baja California border area. This is the second large quake in this area in past two days. The U.S. Geological Survey( 1 ) says the quake struck Monday about 20 miles southeast of the border town of Mexicali. Earthquake Details Magnitude 5.1 Date-Time Monday, February 11, 2008 at 18:29:30 UTC Monday, February 11, 2008 at 10:29:30 AM at epicenter Location 32.327°N, 115.257°W... Read Full Story

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You only need a mexican car permit if you plan to drive in mainland Mexico beyond the border areas, or plan to transport a vehicle by ferry from Baja California to mainland Mexico. Permits are not required for travel on the Baja California peninsula. Car permits cot between $32.00 and $49.50 and you can obtain [...] Read Full Story

Heavy metal band CAGE has been announced as the headliner of the first Mexicali Metal Fest. Mexicali Metal Fest is scheduled for Saturday, March 10, 2007 at Parque Vicente Guerrero in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. Here are some of the bands in the mix: CAGE MAIDEN BAJA OSCURO DICIEMBRE MEDEA ECHOES OF ETERNITY NIGHTRAIN YTSE JAMMERS SENTINEL ACERO DE GUERRA For only 100 pesos, this sounds like a great line-up. Read Full Story

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Earthquake Details Magnitude 4.5 Date-Time Sunday, December 28, 2008 at 05:17:07 UTC Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 09:17:07 PM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 32.568°N, 115.543°W Depth 10 km (6.2 miles) (poorly constrained) Region BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO Distances 12 km (7 miles) SW (217°) from Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico 13 km (8 miles) SSW (199°) from Calexico, CA 18 km (11 miles) S (184°) from Heber, CA 139 km (86 miles) E (88°) from Tijuana, Baja... Read Full Story

Earthquake Details Magnitude 3.2 Date-Time Sunday, April 26, 2009 at 20:19:28 UTC Sunday, April 26, 2009 at 01:19:28 PM at epicenter Location 32.072°N, 115.749°W Depth 8 km (5.0 miles) Region BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO Distances 65 km (40 miles) WSW (248°) from Guadalupe Victoria, Baja California, Mexico 70 km (43 miles) SSW (202°) from Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico 71 km (44 miles) SSW (199°) from Calexico, CA 130 km (81 miles) ESE (113°) from Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Location... Read Full Story