Daily Mail: Magnitude 7.1 earthquake rocks Southern California a day after magnitude 6.4 quake struck as experts warn tremors could continue for YEARS
* Another major earthquake hit Southern California late on Friday
* Magnitude 7.1 quake forced stoppage of NBA game in Las Vegas
* The US Geological Survey measured the quake at 7.1, but the European Mediterranean Seismological Agency measured 6.9
* Quake took place a day after magnitude 6.4 quake hit same area on Thursday
* Emergency repairs were made to cracked roads and pipes Friday in California
* Damage was assessed following the magnitude 6.4 earthquake on Thursday
* Earthquake hit about 150 miles northeast of Los Angeles on Fourth of July
* Aftershocks, which have been felt since, could last years, experts warn
A powerful earthquake rocked Southern California for the second time in as many days on Friday.
The magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit about 11 miles from Ridgecrest, the town in Kern County which was very close to the epicenter of the magnitude 6.4 quake that was felt on Thursday.
While the United States Geological Survey measured 7.1, the European Mediterranean Seismological Agency said the quake was a magnitude 6.9.
The tremor late Friday was felt as far as Las Vegas, where the NBA canceled its Summer League game between the New York Knicks and the New Orleans Pelicans
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Another Major Earthquake Strikes Southern California
The Latest: Injuries reported from Southern California quake -- AP
Some damage reported after powerful 7.1 quake hits Southern California -- Reuters
6.9 earthquake felt in Southern California -- AP
7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Southern California -- Los Angeles Times
Fires break out after another powerful earthquake hits near Ridgecrest in Southern California -- CNN
