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4.9 aftershock reported in Ridgecrest area a week after 7.1

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The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting a magnitude 4.9 earthquake in Ridgecrest on Friday morning.

According to the USGS, the aftershock hit at 6:11 a.m.

This quake comes a week after a 7.1 hit the area. A magnitude 6.4 struck the area on July 4.

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02/06/2026

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Saturday

02/07/2026

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69° / 45°

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Sunday

02/08/2026

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Monday

02/09/2026

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60° / 48°

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Tuesday

02/10/2026

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58° / 44°

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Wednesday

02/11/2026

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02/12/2026

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Friday

02/13/2026

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61° / 44°

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