2019-07-04 17:33:49 UTC at 17:33 July 04, 2019 UTC Location: Epicenter at 35.705, -117.506 11.2 km from Searles Valley (7.2 miles) Southern California. Hundreds of broken bottles of spirits were seen all over the floor of the store as the family surveyed the damage. July 4, 2019, at 6:17 PM LAS VEGAS (LVPR) — An earthquake was felt in the Las Vegas, Nevada valley about 10:33 a.m during a live Independence Day Special of the Paul & Dean Show. According to European quake agency, EMSC, the quake was felt in an area inhabited by some 20 million people. Jones said she wouldn't be surprised if the area is hit by many aftershocks in the coming days. The Ridgecrest Earthquake today registered initially around 6.4 and could be felt in Las Vegas, Nevada, in Southern California, across Los Angeles, and even in […] People from Las Vegas to the Pacific Coast reported feeling a rolling motion that shook shower doors and made hanging dining room light sway. Biggest quake: 5.1 quake Esmeralda County, 16 mi south of Mina, Nevada, USA, 1 Dec 3:32 pm (GMT -8) Mojave desert, California - July 4, 2019; Pomona , CA - I had just stood up and felt one intense jolt followed by some smaller ones. Today’s quake was four miles outside of town. The temblor, which struck in an area on the edge of Death Valley National Park, was felt throughout Los Angeles, as far north as Fresno, and as far east as Las Vegas, Nevada. According to the USGS website, the earthquake was centered in Searles Valley, California which is about 60 miles northwest of Barstow in the Mojave Desert. Downloads. This handout picture obtained courtesy of Rex Emerson taken on July 4, 2019 shows broken bottles and other goods in a store in Lake Isabella, Calif., after a 6.4 magnitude quake hit Southern California. No damage. Veteran seismologist Lucy Jones said the earthquake was the strongest to hit Southern California in 20 years. Several residents shared videos of their homes shaking during the quake. The … The Ridgecrest Earthquake today registered initially around 6.4 and could be felt in Las Vegas, Nevada, in Southern California, across Los Angeles, and even in Long Beach. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Las Vegas Valley - Futon shook North/South about 5 seconds. So far, 86 earthquakes have occurred just northeast of Ridgecrest, according to the National Weather Service office in Las Vegas. (Photo by FREDERIC J. In Kern County, the quake has sparked fires as well as evacuations at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital and some apartment buildings, officials said. "This can’t be saved, I’m pretty sure," Sturgeon said. Inside, the Navy develops and tests missiles, bombs, artillery shells and other war ordnance, and the aircraft used to deliver it. The Naval Air Weapons Station covers 1.1 million acres and strictly controls the airspace above it. A 6.4 magnitude earthquake that rattled Southern California residents amid their Fourth of July celebrations has caused fires, damaged buildings and sparked rock slides. Posted July 6, 2019 . Players and staff leave the court after an earthquake during an NBA summer league basketball game between the New York Knicks and the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, July 5, 2019, in Las Vegas… In a tweet, the Los Angeles Fire Department said 'all 106 fire stations are out conducting a strategic survey of their districts to determine if any damage exists'. The July 5, 2019 magnitude 7.1 earthquake near eastern California’s Searles Valley resulted from shallow strike-slip faulting in the North America plate crust. Over the past 40 years, prior to the July 4th event, 8 other M5+ earthquakes have occurred within 50 km of the July 6th, 2019 earthquake. 'I was just in the living room getting everything ready, we start to feel the shaking, so then I look up and then the wine bottles start rattling and I thought, "They're going to fall."'. Brown / AFP / Getty Images, A medical helicopter flies overhead in Ridgecrest, California, on July 4, 2019. A 6.4 magnitude earthquake that rattled Southern California residents amid their Fourth of July celebrations has caused fires, damaged buildings and sparked rock slides. It started 71 miles from Lancaster and 82 miles from Bakersfield. That earthquake was not fun… — Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) July 4, 2019. Director Ava DuVernay tweeted, "Been living in Los Angeles all my life. Ashleigh Chandler, a helicopter rescue EMT at Fort Irwin, California, said the quake happened as she was getting ready for a July 4th party. 'It was so long I thought for the first time ever “Is this the big one?” Damn. At the time it caused billions of dollars of damage. The strongest earthquake to hit Southern California in nearly 20 years has prompted one city to declare a state of emergency Thursday, and shook residents from Las Vegas to Orange County. I could shaking was from an E Quake, used to live in Ca. A video from Ridgecrest showed a large fire in the backyard of a home. 2019-07-04 17:33:49 UTC at 17:33 July 04, 2019 UTC Location: Epicenter at 35.705, -117.506 11.2 km from Searles Valley (7.2 miles) Southern California. LAS VEGAS — A magnitude 7.1 earthquake with its epicenter near Ridgecrest, Calif., shook sporting events Friday night from Dodger Stadium to the … — Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) July 4, 2019 I’ve lived in Los Angeles for 7+ years and that’s the first time an earthquake actually made me quake. Megan Palin news.com.au July 5, 2019 … These photos show broken bottles and other goods in two separate stores in California, following the earthquake. A dozen aftershocks have hit. Reported as 6.6 magnitude near … Over the past 40 years, prior to the July 4th event, 8 other M5+ earthquakes have occurred within 50 km of the July 6th, 2019 earthquake. Its epicenter was also located in or on the edge of the US Navy's sprawling desert bomb testing range known as China Lake. A 7.1-magnitude earthquake rattled the Las Vegas area Friday night, the second time in two days that a Southern California temblor has been felt in Southern Nevada, according to … ... July 4, 2019. Updated July 4, 2019 8:57 pm ET LOS ANGELES—A magnitude-6.4 earthquake struck a remote area in the Mojave Desert, sending tremors as far … Veteran seismologist Lucy Jones (pictured) said the earthquake was the strongest to hit Southern California in 20 years. No injuries or fires were reported in San Bernardino County, officials added. The quake struck at a depth of 5.4 miles in the vast desert region, lasting multiple seconds. A tsunami is not expected, according to the National Tsunami Warning Center. Officials in San Bernardino County said the quake caused water mains to break, downed power lines, cracked buildings and caused rock slides on roads. The area is associated with the Eastern California Shear Zone and has suffered earthquake swarms in the past, including a series of some 2,500 tremors over the course of five weeks in the summer of 1995. The quake was felt from Las Vegas in Nevada to Los Angeles on California's Pacific coast. It was so long I thought for the first time ever 'Is this the big one? All seems to be very much under control! The USGS has issued a red alert for economic losses meaning that extensive damage is probable, and the disaster is likely widespread. (Photo by FREDERIC J. The epicenter was very close to Ridgecrest, a town with a population of more than 27,600 in the high desert. The 6.4 quake struck Thursday morning and was centered in a remote area near Searles Valley in the Mojave Desert. Stacy Bindschatel, a nurse who takes x-rays at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, told ABC News the quake sent computer there flying to the ground. The Los Angeles Airport shared that all of their 'runways have been inspected with no reported damage to the airfield or the Sepulveda tunnel. LAS VEGAS, NV. This graphic shows the areas where the quake was felt, The earthquake struck about seven miles southwest of Searles Valley, California (pictured). Moment Phoebe the boxer dog practices her ice skating skills, Shocking moment Irish lecturers heard giving rude students feedback, Dominic Raab confirms UK will 'enforce our waters' post-Brexit, Mall Santa refuses to bring boy a nerf gun so NRA Santa surprises him, NYPD shoots dead gunman who opened fire near Christmas carollers, That's the spirit! A road is damaged from an earthquake Thursday, July 4, 2019, in Trona, Calif. (AP / Matt Hartman) Seismologist Lucy Jones talks during a news conference at … July 4, 2019; SANTA MONICA, Calif. ... — A rolling 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit a remote area of Southern California between Los Angeles and Las Vegas … A magnitude 6.4 earthquake in Southern California was felt throughout the Las Vegas Valley on Thursday amid Fourth of July celebrations. She says everyone made it out shaken up but without injuries. She says the previous large quake was a 7.1 on that struck in the area on October 16, 1999. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Las Vegas Valley - Futon shook North/South about 5 seconds. Published: 13:47 EST, 4 July 2019 | Updated: 01:05 EST, 5 July 2019. A magnitude 6.4 earthquake in Southern California was felt throughout the Las Vegas Valley on Thursday amid Fourth of July celebrations. The epicenter of Friday night's earthquake was about 10 miles northeast of Ridgecrest, Calif., a city of 28,000 that had already declared a state of emergency after Thursday's 6.4 … There were also 3206 quakes below magnitude 2.0 which people don't normally feel. Window shades swayed. 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A 6.4 magnitude earthquake has hit Southern California, the largest temblor to hit the region in decades with rumblings felt in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. And so we came outside because we didn’t know if there was going to be structural damage and anything falling down," she told ABC News. Mojave desert, California - July 4, 2019; Pomona , CA - I had just stood up and felt one intense jolt followed by some smaller ones. Play it now. LAS VEGAS, NV. A foreshock registering 6.4 Mw  occurred at 10:33 a.m. PDT (17:33 UTC) 7.5 mi (12.1 km) southwest of Searles Valley. Actress Gabrielle Union tweeted that the she was using the bathroom at the time of the earthquake, Cora Burke, a waitress at Midway Cafe in Ridgecrest, said: 'It almost gave me a heart attack. We felt a lil’ movement here in the valley, but all good. Not jerky. The mayor of Ridgecrest confirmed to ABC News that they have declared a state of emergency in the city. This earthquake is on the map of LA and Southern California and is … Be safe, stay prepared,' Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson tweeted. The floor has also dropped in her front room. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? A Ridgecrest resident shared video of her father's liquor store (pictured) that was damaged by the earthquake, Hundreds of broken bottles (pictured) of spirits were seen all over the floor of the store as the family surveyed the damage. Jolly delivery driver sings and dances on job, Two bikini-clad women twerk in public fountain in centre of Seville, Adorable moment puppies settle down for nap in daycare centre, Impressive moment hot water thrown into air immediately freeze, Premier League ace arrives in court for lockdown crash sentencing, Jack Grealish crashes £80k Range Rover into cars and mounts pavement, Wizards! “Our kitchen is completely destroyed. ', 'It's just a rolling feeling inside the building, inside the cafe and all of a sudden everything started falling off the shelf, glasses, the refrigerator and everything in the small refrigerator fell over.'. Homeowner Charlotte Sturgeon said the foundation of her house is completely off and is leaning in one direction. Judge rejects Trump Organization's claim of privilege to shield documents from NY AG, 5 years and counting: Ex-treasure hunter still stuck in jail, Kizzmekia Corbett praised as key scientist behind COVID-19 vaccine, Biden plays hardball as he seeks a mandate: The Note. There were no immediate reports of injuries in the Los Angeles area, which is about 125 miles southwest of Ridgecrest. — Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) July 6, 2019 A 7.1 magnitude earthquake … Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. Las Vegas has had: (M1.5 or greater) 0 earthquakes in the past 24 hours 4 earthquakes in the past 7 days; 9 earthquakes in the past 30 days; 27 earthquakes in the past 365 days The USGS estimates that the 'impact should be relatively localized'. One video shows the moment the quake even created waves in a resident's swimming pool. LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- A magnitude 6.4 earthquake in Southern California was felt throughout the Las Vegas Valley on Thursday amid Fourth of July celebrations. In 1994, magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit Southern California. Bindschatel said they've seen multiple patients with injuries including those who had objects fall on them. Updated July 4, 2019 8:57 pm ET LOS ANGELES—A magnitude-6.4 earthquake struck a remote area in the Mojave Desert, sending tremors as far … Posted: Jul 4, 2019 / 10:44 AM PDT / Updated: Jul 4, 2019 / 07:24 PM PDT LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — An earthquake was felt across the Las Vegas valley just after 10:30 a.m. this morning. There were also 3206 quakes below magnitude 2.0 which people don't normally feel. Residents in Ridgecrest also saw severe damage to their homes. Depth: 10 km. The largest of these was a M 5.8 event on September 20, 1995, about 13 km to the west-northwest of today’s event, which was felt strongly in the China Lake-Ridgecrest area, and more broadly from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. We waited until there was no trembles happening for quite a while before we went inside and were stilling the after effects.". "We will continue to have a lot of aftershocks," seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones warned at a news conference following the quake. Depth: 10 km. Follow live updates: https://t.co/egvPjwFYnN pic.twitter.com/QDyjP5AYFz. The Fourth of July quake, which struck at about 10:30 a.m. local time, was centered in a remote area near Searles Valley in the Mojave Desert, about 150 miles northeast of Los Angeles. Summary Poster. Its strength was so strong that a Las Vegas Earthquake of lesser magnitude was felt as well. The foreshock originated along a strike-slip fault in the Eastern California Shear Zone, a region frequented by earthquake swarms, near the edge of Death Valley Nationa… — Las Vegas FireRescue (@LasVegasFD) July 4, 2019 ***** 10:30 A.M. Reports of an earthquake being felt in Las Vegas about 10:30 a.m. A magnitude 6.4 earthquake affected parts of … Maskless Santa and Mrs. Claus test positive for COVID-19 two days after taking photos with at least 50 kids sitting on their laps at Georgia parade, NYC prepares for its heaviest December snowfall in a DECADE: Nor'easter to dump up to 18 inches statewide tomorrow with up to 2 foot in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Disgraced fashion mogul Peter Nygard, 79, is arrested in Canada on sex trafficking charges for a 'decades-long pattern of luring girls and young women into sex acts with him'. July 6, 2019, 3:34 AM UTC / Updated July 6, 2019, 11:21 AM UTC By Phil Helsel LOS ANGELES — For the second day in a row, a powerful earthquake shook Southern California. LAS VEGAS (KTNV) -- A 6.4 magnitude earthquake shook parts of Southern California at 10:33 a.m. Thursday and the earthquake could be felt by residents in the Las Vegas area. Firefighters were seen battling the blaze, This firefighter is seen fully extinguishing the blaze from the home in Ridgecrest, This image shows another angle of the firefighters battling the blaze in Ridgecrest, The earthquake caused rock slides (left) as well as large cracks (right) across roads, officials said, Fire officials say they are working nearly two dozen incidents in and around the city of Ridgecrest, California, following today's earthquake. (THECOUNT) — An earthquake has struck and was felt in Las Vegas Nevada Thursday Morning at 10:35 a.m. During the past 30 days, Nevada was shaken by 1 quake of magnitude 5.1, 8 quakes between 4.0 and 5.0, 62 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0, and 396 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0. Temperatures in the area were expected to climb to nearly 100 degrees Fahrenheit on Thursday, with extremely low humidity, the Weather Channel said. (MORE: New app warns LA residents seconds before a massive earthquake strikes). — NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) July 4, 2019 It was the largest quake to hit the area since 1999, when a 7.1 earthquake struck in a remote part of the Mojave desert, Jones said. A powerful earthquake with a 6.4 magnitude rocked Southern California on Thursday, marking the strongest earthquake in the region since 1999, officials said. Several celebrities also tweeted about the quake. Updated on July 8, 2019. According to poweroutage.us, there were some 5,851 customers without power in Kern County. "All the cupboards and doors were opening. Magical moment base jumpers leap from cliff face. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 4, 2019 Before Thursday, it had been almost five years since the state experienced an earthquake of magnitude 6 or stronger. The most populated area near the epicenter was Ridgecrest, home to 28,000 people. It was like 15, 20 seconds, maybe. Laguna Beach police shared on social media that 'there is NO tsunami danger to the California coastline' following the quake. A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southern California on July 5, 2019 at 8:20 p.m. local time (July 6 at 03:20 UTC). I could shaking was from an E Quake, used to live in Ca. It was felt in central Los Angeles as a long, rolling quake, making buildings rock back and forth for at least several seconds. The strongest earthquake to hit Southern California in nearly 20 years has prompted one city to declare a state of emergency Thursday, and shook residents from Las Vegas to Orange County. It was pretty good shaking, so I'm out of breath. In this image taken from video provided by Ben Hood, a firefighter works to extinguish a fire, Thursday, July 4, 2019, following an earthquake in Ridgecrest, Calif. Actress Gabrielle Union tweeted that the she was using the bathroom at the time of the earthquake. Ridgecrest Mayor Peggy Breedon said the city was dealing with fires and broken gas lines, as well as falling objects that hit people, as the city endured many aftershocks. Ridgecrest, California and surrounding areas were hit by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake July 4, and they were hit again by an even more severe earthquake July … — Las Vegas FireRescue (@LasVegasFD) July 4, 2019 ***** 10:30 A.M. Reports of an earthquake being felt in Las Vegas about 10:30 a.m. A magnitude 6.4 earthquake affected parts of … Prayers to those in D valley, Bakersfield, S Valley, Kern etc. The magnitude 7.1 event occurred about 34 hours after and about 7 miles northwest of a magnitude 6.4 foreshock on July 4, 2019 at 10:34 a.m. Pacific Time. Las Vegas has had: (M1.5 or greater) 0 earthquakes in the past 24 hours 4 earthquakes in the past 7 days; 9 earthquakes in the past 30 days; 27 earthquakes in the past 365 days Megan Palin news.com.au July 5, 2019 … She’s the boss. Los Angeles saw no injuries or significant damage, the fire department said. July 6, 2019 at 4:54 a.m. UTC LAS VEGAS — A magnitude 7.1 earthquake with its epicenter near Ridgecrest, Calif., shook sporting events Friday night from Dodger Stadium to the Las Vegas … — Rod Boone (@rodboone) July 6, 2019 The earthquake was also felt during the Los Angeles Dodgers' game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. Firefighters were seen battling the blaze. A magnitude 5 aftershock is likely, Jones said. That was the longest earthquake I’ve ever experienced. ', Trevor Noah said: 'That earthquake was not fun...'. A 6.4 earthquake struck in Southern California about 150 miles from Los Angeles on July 4, 2019. Smooth and rolling. During the past 30 days, Nevada was shaken by 1 quake of magnitude 5.1, 8 quakes between 4.0 and 5.0, 62 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0, and 396 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0. LOS ANGELES — Aftershocks from Southern California’s largest earthquake in 20 years rumbled beneath the Mojave Desert on Friday as authorities tallied damage in the sparsely populated region. Ava DuVernay also tweeted: 'Been living in Los Angeles all my life. Initial reports say a 7.1 earthquake has hit near Ridgecrest, California -- roughly 200 miles west of Las Vegas. A 6.4 earthquake struck in Southern California about 150 miles from Los Angeles on July 4, 2019. It was 58 miles from Barstow. Food fell from shelves at the Stater Bros. in Ridgecrest, Calif., Thursday, July 4, 2019. The area could even be hit by a larger quake, she added. Seismologists said some could exceed 5.0. In a tweet, the department said it was working 'nearly 2 dozens incidents ranging from medical assistance to structure fires in and around the city of Ridgecrest'. Over the past 40 years, 8 other M5+ earthquakes have occurred within 50 km of the July 4th, 2019 earthquake. At least four large aftershocks have been recorded, measuring 4.7, 3.5, 3.8 and 4.2 magnitude, officials said. But Angelenos noted how rare it was to feel such a long quake. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake was reported near Searles Valley, a sparsely populated portion of the Mojave Desert. Seismologist Lucy Jones talks during a news conference at the Caltech Seismological Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., Thursday, July 4, 2019. This earthquake is on the map of LA and Southern California and is … So, immediately I thought, 'this is really happening, it's not stopping. The July 4th, 2019 Mw 6.4 earthquake in eastern California, southwest of Searles Valley, occurred as the result of shallow strike slip faulting in the crust of the North America plate. The largest of these was a M 5.8 event on September 20, 1995, just 3 km to the west of today’s event, which was felt strongly in the China Lake-Ridgecrest area, and more broadly from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. By - Associated Press - Thursday, July 4, 2019 LOS ANGELES — A strong earthquake rattled a large swath of Southern California and parts of Nevada on … Smooth and rolling. Authorities in the Ridgecrest area could not be reached immediately for comment. But it was loooong. According to Diane Ruggiero, general manager of the Hampton Inn and Suites Ridgecrest, said the hotel has significant damage. The quake was even felt around Las Vegas, though police there said no damage was reported. Everything fell of the walls, out of the cabinets," said Sara Beren, park mangaer at Trousdale Estates in Ridgecrest. This event was centered near the July 4, 2019 magnitude 6.4 earthquake. A magnitude 6.4 earthquake in Southern California was felt throughout the Las Vegas Valley on Thursday amid Fourth of July celebrations. It hit at 10:33 local time (18:33GMT) on the US Fourth of July … Operations remain normal'. A Ridgecrest resident shared video of her father's liquor store that was damaged by the earthquake. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. One video shows the moment the quake even created waves in a resident's swimming pool. She says the previous large quake was a 7.1 on that struck in the area on October 16, 1999, According to European quake agency, EMSC, the quake was felt in an area inhabited by some 20 million people. It was 16 miles from Searles Valley. Seismologists said some could exceed 5.0. The mayor said the local senior center was holding a Fourth of July event when the quake hit. No injuries or fires were reported in San Bernardino County. 'At this time, the LAPD has not received any reports of damage or calls for service within the City of Los Angeles related to the #earthquake,' the LA Police Department tweeted. Several residents shared videos of their homes shaking during the quake. 'The fact that I experienced that longa** earthquake while on the toilet at the gym...and immediately blamed the celery juice, is about right. ', Several celebrities also tweeted about the quake. 'There is about a one-in-20 chance that this location will be having an even bigger earthquake within the next few days, that we have not yet seen the biggest earthquake of the sequence,' she said. — KSNV News 3 (@News3LV) July 4, 2019 Ashleigh Chandler, a helicopter rescue EMT at Fort Irwin, California, said the quake happened as she was getting ready for a July 4th party. '. The largest of these was a M 5.8 event on September 20, 1995, just 3 km to the west of today’s event, which was felt strongly in the China Lake-Ridgecrest area, and more broadly from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. In San Bernardino County, the quake broke water mains, downed power lines, cracked buildings and caused rock slides on roads, officials said. Respect Mother Nature. The USGS said the quake started 11 miles from Ridgecrest, California, around 10.33am. (MORE: New app warns LA residents seconds before a massive earthquake strikes) In Kern County, the quake has sparked fires as well as evacuations at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital and some apartment buildings, officials said. In Kern County, the earthquake prompted evacuations at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. 2 of 9 A medical helicopter flies overhead in Ridgecrest, California, on July 4, 2019. Breeden said firefighters are working to put out five fires in the area. On July 4, 2019, a magnitude-6.4 foreshock rattled Ridgecrest’s residents, but that was just the opening act to the magnitude-7.1 mainshock, which occurred 34 hours later. The Kern County Fire Department said it has sent search and rescue teams to the town of 28,000 people. Fire crews are responding to at least 24 medical and fire incidents in Ridgecrest. LAS VEGAS, NV. At 10:02 a.m. PDT (17:02 UTC) on July 4, 2019, a 4.0 Mw  foreshock occurred about 6.8 mi (10.9 km) southwest of Searles Valley, California. A 6.4 earthquake struck in Southern California about 150 miles from Los Angeles on July 4, 2019. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 4, 2019 Before Thursday, it had been almost five years since the state experienced an earthquake of magnitude 6 or stronger. Brown / AFP / Getty Images, A medical helicopter flies overhead in Ridgecrest, California, on July 4, 2019. — City of Los Angeles (@LACity) July 4, 2019 Yesterday and tonight’s #earthquakes were upsetting for many people, including some of us scientists who felt these in Pasadena. ", 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. — Matt Dentler (@MattDentler) July 4, 2019. Lordt,' she joked. "This is an isolated enough location that that's going to greatly reduce the damage," Jones said at a news conference. 6.4 magnitude earthquake. A tweet from the Los Angeles International Airport said no runways were damaged and the airport was operating as normal. '", "This was a strong one," the LAPD tweeted, "and a good reminder to be prepared.". (MORE: New app warns LA residents seconds before a massive earthquake … After Southern California experienced its most powerful earthquake in decades on Independence Day, an even stronger temblor shook the region late Friday. According to the USGS website, the earthquake was centered in Searles Valley, California which is about 60 miles northwest of Barstow in the Mojave Desert. She said workers are currently assessing broken gas lines and turning off gas where necessary. '6.6 is strong. The comments below have not been moderated. Not jerky. A moderate 6.4-magnitude earthquake with an epicenter in Southern California jolted the Las Vegas Valley and Los Angeles area this Fourth of July morning. Biggest quake: 5.1 quake Esmeralda County, 16 mi south of Mina, Nevada, USA, 1 Dec 3:32 pm (GMT -8) Window shades swayed. A 6.4 magnitude earthquake has hit Southern California, the largest temblor to hit the region in decades with rumblings felt in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. But it was loooong. That was the longest earthquake I’ve ever experienced. 6.4 magnitude earthquake. 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