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7.1 Magnitude Quake Rocks Southern California; Multiple Fires, Injuries In Ridgecrest
RIDGECREST (CBS SF/AP/CNN) — For a second day, Southern California was rocked by a major earthquake Friday — this one a 7.1 magnitude — in the same area of the Mojave Desert near Ridgecrest where a 6.4 magnitude temblor caused damage on Thursday.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake hit at 8:19 p.m. and was centered 11 miles from Ridgecrest. The agency initially said the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1, downgraded it to a 6.9 but then readjusted back up to a 7.1.
If the preliminary magnitude is correct, it would be the largest Southern California quake in more than 20 years.
For continuing coverage of the earthquake, visit CBS Los Angeles.
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