4.3 magnitude earthquake in Mojave Desert north of Edwards Air Force Base

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Set us as preferred A magnitude 4.3 earthquake hit the Mojave Desert about halfway between Edwards Air Force Base and Ridgecrest Monday, causing light shaking near the epicenter.Weak shaking was felt as far away as Palmdale, Santa Clarita, Barstow, Victorville and Bakersfield.The earthquake occurred 19 miles from Ridgecrest, about 33 miles north of Edwards Air Force Base, 35 miles from Tehachapi, and 43 miles from Lancaster, according to the U.S.Geological Survey.The earthquake occurred at a depth of 4.7 miles.

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