Tonopah, NV – A small earthquake was recorded in central Nevada Monday afternoon, according to data from the Nevada Seismological Laboratory. The 2.9-magnitude tremor struck about 80 kilometers (roughly 50 miles) east-northeast of Tonopah at approximately 7:51 a.m. local time.
According to the Nevada Seismological Laboratory and U.S. Geological Survey data, the quake occurred at a depth of 9.6 kilometers beneath the desert terrain of Nye County. The review status remains automatic, and no felt reports had been submitted as of publication time.
The earthquake’s location places it within a sparsely populated stretch of Nevada’s high desert, an area known for periodic low-level seismic activity. No injuries or structural damage have been reported.
Nevada ranks among the most seismically active states in the U.S., though most quakes recorded in the Tonopah region are minor. Monday’s event follows a recent pattern of small tremors in central Nevada, though scientists say such activity is not unusual for the region.
Residents who may have felt shaking are encouraged to submit a “Did You Feel It?” report through the USGS website to assist with seismic tracking and community safety efforts.
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