5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Carson City, Nevada, Causing Damage
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck a rural area of Nevada, east of Carson City, on Monday evening. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake occurred just before 6:30 p.m., centered 12.9 miles east of Silver Springs at a depth of 3.1 miles. The tremor resulted in shattered glass and scattered food in a grocery store in Fallon, as captured in video footage. Residents, including Trina Enloe, experienced the quake's rumbling and shaking, which lasted about a minute. While some cast-iron candle holders were knocked over in Enloe's home, no significant structural damage was reported. The USGS noted that nearby communities experienced strong to very strong shaking, with reports of light to moderate damage.