3.9-magnitude earthquake hits near Barstow area, USGS says

A 3.9-magnitude earthquake hit near the Barstow area Tuesday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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BARSTOW, Calif. (KABC) -- A 3.9-magnitude earthquake hit near the Barstow area Tuesday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.



The temblor was centered approximately 25 miles from Barstow and hit at about 9:36 p.m. The depth of the quake was estimated to be 0.93 miles.



USGS said the quake was about 28 miles from Fort Irwin and 38 miles from Ridgecrest.



No damage due to the earthquake was reported.



According to a USGS map, the shaking was also felt in Lancaster, Palmdale and Victorville.

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