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USGS: Ridgecrest earthquake today measures 3.3 in magnitude

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January 8, 2020: An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 has been recorded in Ridgecrest today at 08:11 am local time, United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred 13 km far from Ridgecrest, California. The earthquake occurred at 6.5 km depth.

The tremor was well felt in Ridgecrest and Trona, CA.

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