Searles Valley Surface Rupture (IMAGE) California Institute of Technology Caption A surface rupture shows ground movement following a pair of large earthquakes that struck near Ridgecrest, CA, on July 4 and 5, 2019. Credit Ben Brooks, USGS; Public domain Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.