Magnitude 5.5 earthquake shakes Nevada, felt in California
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake shakes Nevada, felt in California
US · Published Apr 14, 2026
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake shook western Nevada and parts of northern California, centered near Silver Springs, NV.
The earthquake triggered ShakeAlert warnings, providing residents with early notice of the tremors.
Residents are reminded to be prepared for earthquakes with emergency kits and to follow safety protocols during seismic events.
Earthquake hits Nevada, felt in California
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near Silver Springs, Nevada, on Monday evening, sending tremors across western Nevada and parts of northern California. The quake, centered approximately 12 miles southeast of Silver Springs at a depth of over 6 miles, triggered widespread ShakeAlert warnings. Shaking reached intensity level VI, meaning it was felt by nearly everyone, with some minor damage such as moved furniture and cracked plaster. More than 15 aftershocks followed, adding to concerns across the region.
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