An earthquake struck in California on July 4, initially measuring 6.6 magnitude but later being revised down to 6.4.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake hit about seven miles southwest of Searles Valley, eight miles west-southwest from Trona, and 11 miles east-northeast from Ridgecrest.
The quake was about 62 miles north-northwest of Barstow, 89 miles east-northeast of Bakersfield, and 121 miles north-northeast of Los Angeles, according to the agency.
The depth of the quake, which struck at approximately 10:33 a.m. PDT, was measured at around 5.4 miles.
Yep. It was an earthquake. Please keep 911 lines clear unless you have an emergency. Initial info is 6.6 near Ridgecrest. No reports of any damage in Anaheim so far.
— Anaheim PD (@AnaheimPD) July 4, 2019
All LAX runways have been inspected with no reported damage to the airfield or the Sepulveda tunnel. Operations remain normal. #earthquake
— LAX Airport (@flyLAXairport) July 4, 2019
The Anaheim Police Department said that there weren’t any reports coming in about damage.
“It was an earthquake. Please keep 911 lines clear unless you have an emergency. Initial info is 6.6 near Ridgecrest. No reports of any damage in Anaheim so far,” the department wrote on Twitter.
The Los Angeles International Airport said that all runways were inspected and no damage was found.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office said there was “shaking and rolling” in the county.
“PLEASE call your family, friends, and check on any elder or disabled persons you know,” it said.
According to the Los Angeles Times, it was the largest quake to hit southern California in decades. “The quake was the largest in Southern California since the 1994 6.6 Northridge quake, which killed dozens and caused billions in damage. But Northridge hit in the center of a populated area, while Thursday’s quake was located far from the metropolitan Los Angeles area,” it reported.
President Trump posted on Twitter that the situation was under control: “Been fully briefed on earthquake in Southern California. All seems to be very much under control!”
Been fully briefed on earthquake in Southern California. All seems to be very much under control!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 4, 2019
A number of people on social media reacted to the quake.
Bloomington, ca Earthquake cause street sign to fall. #ktla #earthquake pic.twitter.com/FtDgH2Y1U9
— omar (@omar51akd) July 4, 2019
Unpopular opinion: Honestly it was kind of fun I liked it haha #Earthquake #California
— Juan Manuel Garcia (@20_GMJ) July 4, 2019
Earthquake in Oxnard CA. #abc7eyewitness pic.twitter.com/1Xnk5o1yFc
— Juniorsplaceofhope (@Juniorsplaceof1) July 4, 2019
Here’s a look at the helicorder from the @GriffithObserv in Southern California. #earthquake pic.twitter.com/WTEox0rcR9
— John Dissauer (@johndissauer) July 4, 2019
Pretty significant #earthquake here in Southern California – 6.4, strongest in years. Rocked the house, stuff fell, but no real damage, except to my wife’s, sister-in-law’s and dog’s psyches. They are SHOOK, but OK.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) July 4, 2019
And that was an earthquake.
— John Durant (@johndurant) July 4, 2019
— Kenny Holmes (@KHOLMESlive) July 4, 2019
