CHURCHILL COUNTY, NV — A 5.7 magnitude quake occurred near Silver Springs on Tuesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 1:29 a.m. (6:29 p.m. local time), a tremor jolted the region at a depth of 3 miles, with its epicenter approximately 12 miles east-southeast of Silver Springs. The magnitude was originally reported as 5.5 but later upgraded to 5.7.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can report it via the USGS Felt Report form. 6515 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, saying they felt strong to very strong shaking. The USGS DYFI report indicates that residents in cities such as Las Vegas, San Francisco and San Bruno experienced the quake.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary
Most structures in this region are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are unreinforced brick masonry and reinforced masonry construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey