The Biggest Earthquake in 20 Years Just Hit Southern California. Here’s What to Know

The biggest earthquake in Southern California in 20 years caused damage and fires near the Mojave Desert Thursday.

The 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked parts of Southern California and Nevada, rattling people as far as Los Angeles and Las Vegas, more than 100 miles from the epicenter.

The quake was recorded outside Ridgecrest near the Mojave Desert, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

The biggest earthquake in Southern California in 20 years caused damage and fires near the Mojave Desert Thursday. The 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked parts of Southern California and Nevada, rattling people as far as Los Angeles and Las Vegas, more than 100 miles from the epicenter. The quake was recorded outside Ridgecrest near the Mojave Desert, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).