USGS preliminary intensity

A 7.1 magnitude (preliminary estimate) hit Ridgecrest, Califronia at 8:19pm local time. Below is a video of the earthquake as seen in Ridgecrest:

While the situation is still unfolding, it has already caused some fires across the city as seen below:

Since then, the earthquake active remains quite active across California:

USGS reported earthquake activity across the world as of 1:22am EDT

Panic has ensued at this local restaurant as people rushed to the outside after the restaurant starting shaking (warning, loud volume):