RIDGECREST, Calif. — A 3.7-magnitude earthquake rattled the desert near Ridgecrest Thursday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake struck about 10 miles west of Searles Valley at 6:21 p.m.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

This quake coming just six months after the devastating magnitudes 6.4 and 7.1 quakes that rocked the community.