Note: Map shows area with shaking magnitude 3 or greater, which the USGS defines as “weak”, although earthquakes may be felt outside the areas shown. the new York Times
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake, a moderate intensity earthquake, struck Nevada on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The quake occurred at 6:29 p.m. Pacific time about 12 miles southeast of Silver Springs, Nev., agency data shows.
USGS data previously reported the magnitude was 5.3.
As seismologists review available data, they may revise the reported intensity of an earthquake. Additional information collected about earthquakes may also lead USGS scientists to update the earthquake-severity map.
tremors detected
After this, earthquake has been reported in the same area. Such aftershocks are usually caused by slight adjustments in the part of the fault that slipped at the time of the initial earthquake.
Earthquakes and tremors within 100 miles
Aftershocks after the first earthquake may occur for days, weeks, or even years. These events may be of equal or greater magnitude than the initial earthquake, and they may continue to affect already damaged locations.
When earthquakes and tremors occurred
Source: United States Geological Survey | Notes: The categories of shocks are based on modified mercalli intensity scale. When aftershock data is available, related maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial earthquake. All times above are Pacific Time. Shake data is as of Monday, April 13 at 9:33 PM Eastern. Aftershock data as of Monday, April 13 at 9:45 PM Eastern.
