4.7-magnitude quake strikes near Ridgecrest

RIDGECREST, Calif. (KABC) -- A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Ridgecrest Thursday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake struck 16 miles from the Coso Junction in Inyo County at approximately 5:42 p.m.
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According to the USGS, the quake struck at a depth of just over one mile.

It was the strongest in a swarm of aftershocks to strike the area, all within about 15 minutes. The other quakes registered at magnitudes of 3.4 and 3.1.


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There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

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