Magnitude 4.3 earthquake felt near Ridgecrest, Calif.

A map shows the location of an earthquake.
(U.S. Geological Survey)

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was reported at 2:23 a.m. Thursday 12 miles from Ridgecrest, Calif., based on the U.S. Geological Survey.

The earthquake occurred 26 miles from California Metropolis, 51 miles from Barstow, 63 miles from Rosamond and 64 miles from Tehachapi.

Within the final 10 days, there have been no earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or better centered close by.

A median of 25 earthquakes with magnitudes between 4.0 and 5.0 happen per 12 months in California and Nevada, based on a latest three-year information pattern.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 1.9 miles. Did you are feeling this earthquake? Contemplate reporting what you felt to the USGS.

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This story was mechanically generated by Quakebot, a pc utility that screens the newest earthquakes detected by the USGS. A Instances editor reviewed the submit earlier than it was revealed. Should you’re focused on studying extra in regards to the system, go to our listing of incessantly requested questions.

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