OAKLAND, Calif - Several earthquakes struck the eastern edge of California along the California-Nevada state line Thursday afternoon.
According to the United States Geological Survey, the first temblor was a magnitude 5.9 and hit in Alpine County at 3:49 p.m.
That quake was followed a series of aftershocks in the eastern edge of California ranging from a magnitude 2.6 to a magnitude 4.2 At least nine aftershocks hit the area, and according to USGS data, each one was 2 to 4 minutes apart from the last.Reports of damage aren't yet known.Sarah Minson with the United States Geological Survey spoke with KTVU by phone to break down a series of quakes that struck between Nevada and California.WATCH LIVE: Aerials from Sacramento-area amid strong.