Silver Springs, Nevada – Two earthquakes struck southeast of Silver Springs within a 40-minute window Tuesday, raising brief concern for residents across western Nevada and nearby California communities.
According to the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, both quakes registered at magnitude 3.3 and were reviewed events. The first hit at 11:38 a.m. PT about 17 kilometers southeast of Silver Springs at a depth of 9.1 kilometers. A second tremor followed at 12:12 p.m. PT roughly 19 kilometers from the same area, with a depth of 8.9 kilometers.
The epicenters sit near a seismically active corridor between Silver Springs and the Lahontan Valley, not far from U.S. Highway 95 and routes connecting to Carson City and Reno. While quakes of this size rarely cause damage, they can produce noticeable shaking indoors, especially near the epicenter.
Limited community responses suggest light shaking was felt, though no injuries or structural damage have been reported. Areas including Dayton, Fernley, and Fallon may have experienced brief movement.
Emergency officials advise residents to review basic earthquake safety, including securing loose items and identifying safe shelter spots indoors. Aftershocks are possible but typically minor in sequences like this.
Seismic monitoring will continue across the region, with additional updates expected if further activity develops.
