Southern California Shaken by Strongest Quake in 20 Years, Causing Injuries, Damage in Ridgecrest Area
At a Glance A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Southern California Thursday.The temblor struck 7.4 miles southwest of Searles Valley at a depth of 5.4 miles.Seismologist Lucy Jones says the earthquake was the strongest to hit Southern California in 20 years.Several injuries and at least two house fires were reported in the Ridgecrest area. A 6.4-magnitude earthquake — the strongest to strike Southern California in 20 years — resulted in several injuries and damage in the Ridgecrest area. A state of emergency...