4.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Frazier Park area; 2.9 aftershock follows, USGS says

FRAZIER PARK, Calif. (KABC) — A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Frazier Park area in Kern County early Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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The earthquake hit just after 3:30 a.m. about 1 mile southeast of Frazier Park, the USGS said. The USGS ShakeAlert system was also activated.

The quake’s magnitude was initially recorded as 4.2 before it was downgraded to 4.1.

A 2.9-magnitude aftershock was later recorded in the area just before 11 a.m., according to the USGS.

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No injuries or damage were immediately reported following either quake.

Frazier Park is located along the Interstate 5 corridor in the mountains of southwestern Kern County, about 70 miles north of Los Angeles.

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This is a breaking news story. More details will be added as more information becomes available.

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