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6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Southern California

CALIFORNIA (CBSNEWS.COM) - A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California on Thursday. The epicenter of the quake was in the city of Ridgecrest, located about 160 miles northeast of Los Angeles.

California quake
(credit: CBS Los Angeles)

The United States Geological Survey said the quake struck at 10:33 a.m. PT and was initially given a magnitude of 6.6, but was later revised to 6.4.

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