USGS: Magnitude 5.7 Quake Strikes in Nevada, Aftershocks Likely

An earthquake with a 5.7 magnitude struck 20.4 kilometers (12.7 miles) east-southeast of Silver Springs, Nevada, according to a report from the U.S. Geological Survey.

Nearby cities include Carson City (42 miles), Reno (45 miles) and South Lake Tahoe (58 miles).

The quake was at ⁠a depth of 9 km (5.59 miles), ⁠USGS said.

The USGS puts the chance of aftershocks within the next week at more than M4.0 at 86%.