Southern California and Kern County were hit by a 5.3 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday night, centered in Lamont, California, not far from Bakersfield, according to the USGS.

The 5.3 earthquake hit at 9:09 p.m. PT and was followed by several aftershocks.

The Earthquake was felt across Los Angeles.

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California experienced a spate of earthquakes on Tuesday night.{ai:summary}The night was shaken awake by a 5.3 magnitude earthquake centered in Lamont, rattling Southern California from Bakersfield to Los Angeles. It struck at 9:09 PM, with aftershocks adding to the unease. Stay tuned; the ground beneath us is still moving. #society

California rocked by 5.3 magnitude earthquake centered near Bakersfield

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