4.3 magnitude earthquake in Mojave Desert north of Edwards Air Force Base
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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In brief
A moderate 4.3 magnitude seismic event struck the Mojave Desert region, centered approximately 19 miles southwest of Ridgecrest in California's Kern County. Located roughly 33 miles north of the strategically important Edwards Air Force Base, this earthquake was recorded and analyzed by the U.S. Geological Survey. The tremor represents typical tectonic activity along California's San Andreas fault system and surrounding fracture zones. No significant damage was immediately reported in the sparsely populated desert area.
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4.3 magnitude earthquake in Mojave Desert north of Edwards Air Force Base
The earthquake occurred 19 miles from Ridgecrest and about 33 miles north of Edwards Air Force Base, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
