( CNN ) -- A powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Mexico 's Baja Peninsula Tuesday , the U.S. Geological Survey said . There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries as the area around the epicenter is sparsely populated , said a spokeswoman for the Baja California Sur 's Civil Protection Office . She said many people there were nervous because earthquakes are rare in the area . The quake 's epicenter was 47 miles ( 75 kilometers ) north of La Paz , Mexico , USGS said . The quake was more than 6 miles ( 10 kilometers ) deep , the agency said .
There are no immediate reports of damage . The epicenter is about 50 miles north of La Paz , Mexico .