Question: is ridgecrest near the san andreas fault?
Answer: The greater Los Angeles area lies near the San Andreas Fault. The 2019 magnitude-6.4 and magnitude-7.1 Ridgecrest earthquakes were largely unforeseen. ... But the Ridgecrest ruptures could have far-reaching effects because the Garlock Fault links the Ridgecrest faults with the San Andreas Fault.