- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 magnitude hit Southern California Friday evening, just one day after another massive quake (6.4 magnitude) hit the region on the Fourth of July.
- According to United States Geological Survey, the quake occurred shortly after 8 p.m. local time, with the epicenter 11 miles away from Ridgecrest, California, where the July 4 earthquake, which had a magnitude of 6.4, also originated.
- INSIDER reporters felt the building sway and creak, as light fixtures wobbled.
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An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 magnitude hit Southern California Friday evening, just one day after another massive quake (6.4 magnitude) hit the region on the Fourth of July.
According to United States Geological Survey, the quake occurred shortly after 8 p.m. local time, with the epicenter 11 miles away from Ridgecrest, California, where the July 4 earthquake, which had a magnitude of 6.4, also originated.
INSIDER reporters crouched under desks while building swayed and light fixtures wobbled.
Friday night's earthquake is now ranked the largest temblor in 20 years, topping Thursday's quake.
This is a developing story. INSIDER will update as more details become available.
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