A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California Friday night, the second in less than two days, following the 6.4 that hit July 4.
A fire official says there were no fatalities or major injuries in Ridgecrest after the 7.1 magnitudes earthquake on Friday night.
Kern County Fire Chief David Witt also said Saturday there were no major building collapses but some structures could be weakened from the back-to-back quakes.
Witt says there were some power outages and minor gas and water leaks in Ridgecrest, but no known damage outside the area.
He urged residents to get supplies ready in case another quake hits.
Rattling nerves across the region, the size of the quake was not immediately diagnosed, but it was felt over a wide swath of SoCal.
Meanwhile, the Naval Air Station in China Lake was evacuated.
An earthquake rattled a large swath of Southern California and parts of Nevada on Thursday morning, making hanging lamps sway and photo frames on wall shake. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
The is the most powerful earthquake to hit SoCal in 20 years.
If an earthquake happens in your area, follow the below steps.
Drop, Cover, then Hold On!
If in a vehicle, pull over and stop.
If in bed, stay there.
If outdoors, stay outdoors.
Do not get in a doorway.
Do not run outside.
