A 6.9-magnitude earthquake has struck near Ridgecrest, California, a day after a 6.4 earthquake rattled the state
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit Southern California on Friday night -- the second one near Ridgecrest in less than two days.
The latest earthquake occurred about 10 miles northeast of Ridgecrest, according to the US Geological Survey.It comes a day after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake rattled the state Thursday -- the largest in nearly 20 years and centered near Ridgecrest. Thursday's earthquake has produced more than 1,400 aftershocks, scientists said. The Los Angeles County Fire Department tweeted Friday that there was shaking felt but no damage.
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