RIDGECREST: A strong aftershock rattled Southern California early on Friday as residents were still assessing the damage from the strongest earthquake on July 4, which was felt by more than 20 million people.
According to USGS, the 7.1 magnitude aftershock, the biggest so far, struck the same desert region as Thursday’s earthquake. Its epicenter was about 18 km west of Searles Valley at 4:07 am.
The aftershock was felt in Los Angeles, about 150 miles (240 km) to the south, and the surrounding area, with many residents posting on Twitter that they were awakened by it.
By midday local time on Friday, the USGS had registered more than 200 smaller aftershocks following Thursday’s 6.4 magnitude quake near the city of Ridgecrest, which was felt from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Seismologists said they were expecting more in the next few days.
(Agencies)
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