Earthquake Rattles Ridgecrest

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Ridgecrest area at 4:53 p.m. on Tuesday.

The U.S. Geological Survey reports the earthquake was felt from Mexicali, Mexico to Tehachapi, California.

The earthquake had a depth of three and a half miles.

There are no reports of damage or injury.

For a history of earthquakes in and around Ridgecrest, visit the Mojave Desert News.

Posted by Jeff Lemucchi – Jun 1 07:06