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Earthquake shakes western Nevada
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck western Nevada, with shaking felt in areas near the California border, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). There have been no reports of injuries or damage.
The earthquake occurred at 3:08 p.m. local time, with its epicenter located 40 miles west of Carson City, Nevada, according to the USGS. It had a very shallow depth of 0 miles below the surface.
Videos shared on social media showed swinging objects and water in pools moving slightly. According to the USGS, around 11,000 people in the immediate vicinity of the epicenter, including the town of Yerington, Nevada, may have experienced strong shaking. Light to moderate shaking was reported in Reno and Carson City.
Northern California also felt the earthquake, with areas around Lake Tahoe and Yosemite receiving earthquake alerts. Minor shaking was reported as far away as San Francisco and the Bay Area.
There are no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
On Thursday, the coastal area of Northern California experienced a very strong earthquake of magnitude 7.0, prompting a tsunami warning from southern Oregon to San Francisco, California, which was later canceled. The earthquake caused moderate damage in some areas close to the epicenter.
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