"The 5.2M quake struck at 1:17 am Friday in western Nevada, about 40 miles east-southeast of Reno and 12 miles southeast of Silver Springs."
"According to the US Geological Survey, the quake had a depth of around 3 miles, and was followed by five smaller aftershocks."
"Shaking from the initial quake could be felt as far west as Sacramento, according to the USGS Shakemap."
"This part of western Nevada has been experiencing an earthquake swarm that has included several quakes of significant size and hundreds of smaller ones in recent weeks."
A 5.2M earthquake occurred at 1:17 am Friday near Silver Springs, Nevada, approximately 40 miles east-southeast of Reno. The quake had a depth of around 3 miles and was followed by five aftershocks. Subsequent smaller earthquakes in the same area measured between 2.5 and 2.7 in magnitude. Shaking was felt as far west as Sacramento. This region has experienced an earthquake swarm, including a 5.7M quake on April 13 and a 4.8M quake on April 22.
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