- Associated Press - Saturday, February 8, 2020

BARSTOW, Calif. (AP) - A minor earthquake struck the Southern California high desert on Saturday and was was felt across the region.

The U.S. Geological Survey reports the 3.9-magnitude earthquake hit an area about 13 miles northeast of Barstow at 11:34 a.m. Saturday.

Authorities said there were no immediate reports of damages or injuries. People reported to the USGS that they felt light shaking as far away as Los Angeles and Indio.



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