Surface rupture in Ridgecrest, CA following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake

Ridgecrest, California, roughly 154 miles from the Los Angeles area, experienced powerful earthquakes on July 4th and 5th, 2019. The biggest temblor was recorded on July 5th at a magnitude 7.1. Its epic center was roughly 11 miles from the Ridgecrest area. According to the USGS, Friday’s 7.1 magnitude was felt as far as Mexico and Las Vegas.

Here’s a video captured by our team on July 8, 2019 showing the surface rupture caused by the 7.1 magnitude earthquake. The offset in this area is approximately 1-2 feet vertical and 2-3 feet horizontal.