6.0 quake near California-Nevada border followed by dozens of aftershocks

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A 6.0 magnitude earthquake shook the Antelope Valley near the California-Nevada border. A map of the surrounding area shows dozens of aftershocks.

6.0 eathquake near California-Nevada border, plus nearby aftershocks. Graphic courtesy of US Geological Survey.
6.0 eathquake near California-Nevada border, plus nearby aftershocks. Graphic courtesy of US Geological Survey.

An intensity map provided by the US Geological Survey shows the strength and extent of the ground-shaking:

Intensity map for 6.0 earthquake shows strength and extent of groundshaking for 5.0 earthquake in Antelope Valley. Graphic courtesy of USGS.
Intensity map for 6.0 earthquake shows strength and extent of groundshaking for 5.0 earthquake in Antelope Valley. Graphic courtesy of USGS.