The magnitude-3.5 temblor was recorded at 4:52 a.m. at a depth of 5.5 miles, with its epicenter about 9 miles east-northeast of Ridgecrest, according to the USGS.
Reports on the USGS "Did You Feel It?'' map showed shaking could be felt as far as 6 miles from the epicenter.
No damage or injuries were immediately reported.