3.5-magnitude earthquake rattles Ridgecrest area, USGS says

Thursday, November 7, 2019
RIDGECREST, Calif. (KABC) -- A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Ridgecrest area early Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The temblor hit 9.7 miles north-northeast of Ridgecrest at approximately 4:39 a.m. The USGS said the quake had a depth of 4.3 miles.
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The Ridgecrest community experienced two strong quakes in July, and aftershocks continue hitting the area.

There were no immediate reports of any injuries or damage from the temblor.
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