Earthquake

It was an eventful year around the Carson City region notwithstanding the limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's some notable stories that were not pandemic related that happened in 2020.

A 3.7 magnitude earthquake centered southwest of Fernley shook the region on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Nevada Seismological Laboratory. There was also a large earthquake with a 5.1 magnitude, that happened this afternoon close to Mina, Nev., near Hawthorne.

According to the US Geological Survey a 5.3 magnitude earthquake occurred early Friday morning around 1:13 a.m.

A magnitude 2.65 earthquake was recorded late Thursday night approximately 2.4 miles south of Dayton, northeast of Carson City, according to the Nevada Seismological Laboratory.

Did you feel it? There was a 5.8 magnitude earthquake near Lone Pine and Owen's Lake at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday with reports of it being felt in South Lake Tahoe. It was followed by 3.7, 3.6 and 4.7 aftershocks in the first 19 minutes after the main event.

A series of small earthquakes shook east of Fernley in Lyon County on Sunday afternoon, with the largest thus far being 2.9 in magnitude, according to the Nevada Seismological Laboratory.

TONOPAH, Nev. — The Nevada Department of Transportation is extending the temporary closure of U.S. Highway 95 between the U.S. Route 6 and State Route 360 junctions through June 30 in Esmeralda and Mineral counties.

RENO — The magnitude 6.5 Monte Cristo Earthquake near Tonopah is still rolling. Two weeks after it woke Nevadans, the Nevada Seismological Lab has tracked a phenomenal 6,500 aftershocks — four at magnitude 5.0 and greater, from the earthquake sequence.

The Nevada Department of Transportation is temporarily closing U.S. Highway 95 between the U.S. Route 6 and State Route 360 junctions from 6 a.m., June 3, through 4 p.m., June 17, in Esmeralda and Mineral counties. (This stretch of highway averages about 2,300 vehicles daily).

Each decade, Nevada grows by about two basketball courts. It’s hard to quantify, state geologist Jim Faulds says, but the comparison is about right.

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded near Tonopah early Wednesday morning, according to the Nevada Seismological Laboratory. It was an aftershock to Friday's 6.5 earthquake.

As of 7:30 AM May 15, 2020 US95 from the US6 (Coaldale Junction) in Esmeralda County, to the US95 and Nevada 360 Junction in Mineral County is CLOSED.

UPDATE: The USGS increases the magnitude from 6.4 to 6.5 Friday morning.

UPDATE: Reports coming in from throughout the region note the quake was felt throughout northern and southern Nevada, as well as in Central and Northern California. Esmeralda County Sheriff’s Office, Nevada Highway Patrol, and Nevada Department of Transportation report several areas of US95 have damage caused from the 6.4 magnitude earthquake that occurred this morning.

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A preliminary magnitude 6.4 earthquake shook near Tonopah and Walker Lake in the Monte Cristo Range early Friday morning at 4:03 a.m. The large earthquake was felt in Carson City and throughout northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe.

According to USGS, our neighbors to the south were greeted with a 5.3 magnitude earthquake Saturday morning.

A small earthquake, measuring a magnitude 2.2 happened Wednesday morning in South Carson City, according to the Nevada Seismological Laboratory.

Seismic Network Manager Ken Smith was sitting on the couch in his northwest Reno home watching the evening news on March 20 when the earthquake hit.

A magnitude 2.07 earthquake shook the Carson City area at 9:13 p.m. Sunday, according to the Nevada Seismological Laboratory.

CARSON CITY — Following an earthquake which hit the Carson City area on Friday, March 20, the Nevada Department of Transportation inspected bridges for potential damage. No bridges were found to have visible damage relating to the earthquake.

UPDATE: The USGS adjusted the Saturday evening earthquake to a 3.2 magnitude.
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A second earthquake struck Carson City Saturday night, just one day after a 4.5 magnitude earthquake shook the region, breaking glass and setting off burglar alarms throughout the city.

According to USGS, the earthquake was a 3.5 and struck 5km NE of Indian Hills at 7:53 p.m.

Did you feel it? Comment below with your location!

A 5.0 earthquake hit in Indian Hills at 6:33 p.m. which caused many downtown businesses to call dispatch for reports of broken glass in their shops.

Every time Linda Eben Jones looks at a yardstick, she remembers the teacher who would strike her each morning, leaving red welts on the back of her legs.

Did you feel it? A 2.8 magnitude earthquake gave the Carson City region a little goodnight shake around 6:10 p.m. Saturday night, according to the University of Nevada, Reno seismology lab.

The quake struck 4.5 miles south-southeast of Carson City in the Indian Hills region.

Heading into the middle of the month, we're all deserving of a high five. You can give an entire family a big cheer Thursday by donating a turkey at the annual Carson City High Five Turkey Drive hosted by FISH at Carson City Nissan. Stop by, bring a turkey and give a local family in need a happy Thanksgiving. Other events around the capital city include a Nevada Peace Officer Standards and Training graduation ceremony, a talk about earthquake preparedness hosted by Carson City Native and Newcomers Club, a Muscle Powered afternoon hike and more.

You are invited to join our Native and Newcomers Club for a very interesting opportunity to hear about earthquake preparedness on Nov. 14th beginning at 11:30am at the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino.

According to the USGS, a 3.1 magnitude earthquake shook the region Friday morning. Did you feel it?

The earthquake jostled the region just after 12 a.m. 10 km South-Southwest of Dayton and East of Eagle Valley in Carson City.

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Heading into the final week of August and the Labor Day weekend around the corner, Monday, August 26 looks to be another especially hot day across the capital city and western Nevada with highs in the mid-90s. Activities around the capital city include a talk about earthquake preparedness with Carson City's fire chief, art showings, a clay club ceramics class at Western Nevada College, West Coast swing dancing at Carson Lanes and more. Enjoy the day.

Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon will be the featured speaker at Monday’s Democratic luncheon. His presentation will focus on raising citizen awareness that western Nevada is at a significant earthquake risk, and of measures that can be taken to prepare for the worst in the event of a seismic event.

RENO — The U.S. Geological Survey has awarded more than $12.5 million to seven universities and a university-governed non-profit to support operation, improvement and expansion of the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system for the West Coast of the United States.

CARSON CITY — Nevada is a historic and cultural wonder, abounding with stories, traditions, archaeology, cultural resources, and buildings that contribute to Nevada’s unique sense of place. Together, these revered treasures help bring Nevada’s multilayered heritage to life. On June 27, 2019, the National Park Service listed the iconic Maine Street Historic District in Fallon, Churchill County in the National Register of Historic Places.