Earthquake

2024 - 12 - 9

Earthquake Rumbles Through the West: Nevada Rocks and California Shakes!

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A magnitude 5.8 earthquake hits Nevada, sending ripples of excitement (and a bit of fear!) across California! Find out all the details and quirky facts!

On a typical Monday afternoon, while most were busy planning their week or sipping coffee, Mother Nature decided to shake things up! A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near Yerington, Nevada, at 3:08 p.m., with tremors felt as far away as Sacramento and even the Bay Area. Imagine trying to enjoy your latte when suddenly your chair starts vibrating – that’s what happened for many Californians! Reports came pouring in about some serious jolts in Reno, Carson City, and even up the coast.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed the seismic hiccup, saying the quake hit hard but relatively deep, which might have cushioned the blow for those closer to the epicenter. Nonetheless, many folks experienced quite a scare! It wasn’t just limited to Nevada—those living in Central California got a taste of the action too. If we’re honest, life in California sometimes feels like a rollercoaster, and Monday was just another wild ride! Some residents were reminiscing about a similar, albeit smaller, earthquake just a few days prior, raising questions about whether their morning coffee was actually espresso or a seismic jolt.

Not only did Nevada get rocked, but it also prompted other regions to inspect their earthquake readiness. For instance, the Valley of the Moon Water District took the opportunity to evaluate their water systems for vulnerabilities during such earth-shaking events. It’s almost as if the universe decided it was a great time to remind officials to stay prepared and keep safety measures in check. With the aftershocks being felt, people in the area are left wondering if spring cleaning includes checking emergency preparedness kits!

As science enthusiasts ponder over the aftermath, they recall that earthquakes are a common occurrence in this geologically vibrant region. Interestingly, did you know that the largest earthquake ever recorded in the U.S. was a mind-blowing 9.2 in Alaska back in 1964? It’s a stark reminder—but we can all agree, a gentle shake while sipping on your cosmic latte is more manageable! Meanwhile, residents are brushing up on their earthquake drills, just in case Mother Nature decides to showcase her powerful symmetrical dance again!

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Earthquake hits western Nevada, shaking could be felt into Central ... (KFSN-TV)

The USGS says a very strong earthquake hit western Nevada, and shaking could be felt in central California.

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Nevada earthquake shakes Sacramento, Stockton and other parts of ... (NBC Southern California)

A magnitude-5.6 earthquake Monday afternoon rattled parts of Nevada and California. The earthquake at 3:08 p.m. was centered near the central Nevada town of ...

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M5.7 earthquake hits in Nevada, felt as far as Sacramento (ABC10.com KXTV)

A preliminary magnitude 5.7 earthquake has struck near Yerington, Nevada.

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Moderate Earthquake Rattles Reno and Lake Tahoe (The New York Times)

Preliminary estimates showed that the quake had a magnitude of 5.5, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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Sonoma Valley's water system to undergo earthquake evaluation (Sonoma Index-Tribune)

Valley of the Moon Water District is undertaking a seismic risk assessment to see what aspects of the Valley's water system are most vulnerable to damage ...

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5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes near Carson City, felt in parts of ... (KGO-TV)

A preliminary 5.5 earthquake struck near Carson City Monday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey.

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Earthquake rattles parts of Nevada, Northern California (FOX40)

(FOX40.COM) — A. 5.8 earthquake rattled parts of Nevada and Northern California on Monday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey.

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What have we learned since the 2020 Stanley, Idaho, earthquake ... (Idaho Capital Sun)

The 2020 Stanley, Idaho, earthquake spurred research that is shedding light on the Sawtooth fault, writes guest columnist Zach Lifton.

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Las Vegas feels force of 5.7-magnitude earthquake in northern ... (KTNV Las Vegas)

We're tracking reports that shaking from a 5.7-magnitude earthquake in northern Nevada was felt in parts of the Las Vegas Valley on Monday.

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Earthquake reported in Maine near New Hampshire border (WMTW Portland)

The U.S. Geological Survey said an earthquake happened shortly after midnight along the eastern shore of Umbagog Lake in Upton.

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Central California shakes in magnitude 5.5 Nevada earthquake (Los Angeles Times)

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake that struck in a remote area of Nevada on Monday afternoon sent shaking throughout Central California, including the Sacramento ...

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Earthquake felt in Stockton came from 5.5 quake near California ... (Stockton Record)

An earthquake rattling Stockton on Monday afternoon originated from western Nevada, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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Earthquake reported near lake located along Maine-New ... (WABI)

UPTON, Maine (WMTW) - ...

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Magnitude-5.5 earthquake in Nevada rumbles through Sacramento ... (Sacramento Bee)

A magnitude-5.5 earthquake in Yerington, Nevada was felt in Sacramento, California region and South Lake Tahoe in Placer County, according to USGS.

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Nevada earthquake felt in Bay Area (KRON4)

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A 5.6-magnitude earthquake that struck Nevada on Monday afternoon was felt in the Bay Area. It was the second quake in recent days to ...

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Earthquake Tracker: Mapping the latest quakes in California and ... (KCRA Sacramento)

The quake hit in Lyon County about 16 miles northeast of Yerington around 3:08 p.m. It had a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 before being downgraded to 5.5, ...

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Preliminary 3.7 magnitude earthquake rattles part of North Bay (NBC Bay Area)

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.7 struck about 3.7 miles north-northwest of The Geysers in Lake County at 9:55 p.m. Monday, ...

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Earthquake rattles northwestern Nevada on Monday afternoon ... (Reno Gazette-Journal)

This is a breaking news story and will be updated. An earthquake jolted western Nevada on Monday afternoon, with the Nevada Seismological Laboratory at UNR ...

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Magnitude 5.8 earthquake that jolted Reno was one out of 31 ... (FOX Weather)

Strong shaking was felt in Reno and Carson City, Nevada, on Monday afternoon after a large earthquake jolted the region. The magnitude 5.8 earthquake was ...

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Carson City shaken by 5.5-magnitude earthquake Monday (Nevada Appeal)

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.5 earthquake occurred between 14-16 miles northeast of Yerington, Nev., at 3:08 p.m. Monday.

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Did You Feel the Little Earthquake Along the Maine & NH Border? (q1065.fm)

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5.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Nevada; shaking felt as far west ... (USA TODAY)

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit Nevada Monday afternoon, with shaking felt as far west as San Francisco.

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5.8 magnitude earthquake strikes near Yerington, quickly followed ... (KTVN)

Numerous aftershocks are being felt across parts of Northern Nevada after a 5.8 magnitude quake struck 16 miles north northeast of Yerington Monday ...

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Earthquake in Lyon County felt as far away as Bay Area, aftershocks ... (Carson Now)

By Nevada Seismological Laboratory — On Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, at 3:08 p.m. local time, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck on an unnamed fault between ...

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Magnitude 4.2 earthquake shakes off Northern California coast (SFGate)

The earthquake struck at 5:01 a.m PST with an epicenter 27 miles west of the coastal town of Petrolia and 36 miles southwest of Ferndale. The location is in the ...

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Video shows California earthquake 500 miles away (Newsweek)

A powerful Northern California earthquake set the tranquil waters of Devils Hole in Death Valley into violent motion, creating waves that lasted for ...

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After Monday's 5.8, we wondered, what were the biggest ... (Reno Gazette-Journal)

An unidentified man stands along an earthquake fault in the Fairview Peak area in 1954. Monday afternoon's 5.8-magnitude earthquake north of Yerington was the ...

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