The quake, at around 1 p.m., was centered about 10 miles northeast of Barstow and occurred at a depth of roughly 7.5 miles, according to the USGS.
A 4.9-magnitude earthquake shook parts of Southern California on Monday afternoon, July 29, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
The quake, which occurred at around 1 p.m., was centered about 10 miles northeast of Barstow at a depth of roughly 7.5 miles, according to the USGS.
The quake’s epicenter was near the Calico fault, which crosses the Mojave Desert, and was about 30 miles from the San Andreas fault, according to seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones.
“It will not change the probability of a San Andreas earthquake,” Jones said in a tweet.
A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck shortly after in the same area followed by a second aftershock of 2.7, according to the USGS.
The earthquake could be felt across the region, causing a few hard jolts in cities including Pasadena, Redlands and Temecula.
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
