[LaTimes]A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California Friday night, the second in less than two days.The quake was centered near Ridgecrest, location of the July 4th 6.2 magnitude temblor that was the largest in nearly 20 years.
That quake caused minor damage and injuries around the epicenter.
This quake was much larger.
When Thursdays quake it, scientists had warned that it could lead an event larger quake. Ridgecrest had been rattled by numerous aftershocks over the last day, including a 5.4 magnitude temblor this morning.
This quake was larger in magnitude than the destructive 1994 Northridge quake, which measured 6.6 magntiude. But that temblor occurred in an urban area, while this week’s huge quakes occurred 100 miles from L.A.
M 7.1 - 17km NNE of Ridgecrest, CA
Time
2019-07-06 03:19:52 (UTC)
Location
35.766°N 117.605°W
Depth
-0.9 km
That location is in the China Lake Weapons facility at
686 Blandy Ave, Trona, CA 93562, United States