CARSON CITY, Nev.
— A
3.6 magnitude earthquake
struck
early Wednesday morning
just northeast of Yerington, briefly shaking homes and waking residents across
western Nevada
.
Details of the Early Morning Quake
According to the
Nevada Seismological Laboratory
, the earthquake occurred at
3:24 a.m.
local time, approximately
20 kilometers north-northeast of Yerington
at a depth of
10.2 kilometers
. The tremor was classified as
light
, but still felt by residents in
Lyon and Mineral counties
, with reports stretching into
Carson City
and
Fallon
.
There were
no immediate reports of injuries or structural damage
, but residents in the
Walker River
area described short bursts of shaking that disturbed their sleep.
Emergency Response and Safety Guidance
Emergency officials are continuing to
monitor the situation
, although
no aftershocks
had been reported as of
6 a.m.
Authorities are urging residents to:
-
Check for structural or interior damage
, especially in older buildings. -
Secure items
on shelves and walls that could fall during future quakes. -
Review or restock emergency kits
, ensuring they contain food, water, flashlights, and batteries.
While not severe, this event serves as a reminder that
Nevada is the third most seismically active state in the U.S.
, and even minor quakes can pose risks if emergency preparedness is lacking.
Community Encouraged to Report Shaking
The
Nevada Seismological Laboratory
encourages the public to report their experiences through the
USGS “Did You Feel It?” portal
to help improve future response and data collection efforts.
Five-Day Regional Outlook: Weather and Seismic Conditions
-
Thursday:
Sunny, mid-90s;
low seismic risk
-
Friday:
Dry, warm;
elevated fire danger
near Carson City -
Saturday:
Breezy;
isolated thunderstorms
near Fallon -
Sunday:
Cooler, scattered clouds;
no quake activity expected
-
Monday:
Clear skies, calm; highs in the 80s
Nevada’s location along several fault zones makes it vulnerable to unexpected quakes. While
Wednesday’s event caused no damage
, it underscores the importance of readiness and community awareness.
