California Earthquake: 4.3-Magnitude Quake Hits Near Bakersfield

A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck east of Bakersfield, California, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
California Earthquake: 4.3-Magnitude Quake Hits Near Bakersfield
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck east of Bakersfield, California, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The agency said that the quake hit near Weldon, located north of Edwards Air Force Base in the Mojave Desert.

The Bakersfield Californian newspaper reported that residents felt the quake.

“Felt it here in Bodfish,” Kern County resident Debbie Holland wrote. “It shook the whole house! The dogs barked like crazy at it. lol.”

There was no damage reported in the quake.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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