Markleeville, CA – A light earthquake struck along the Nevada–California border early Wednesday, registering a magnitude 2.7 just southeast of Markleeville, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake occurred at 2:50 a.m. local time (09:50 UTC) about 7 kilometers southeast of Markleeville, near the Toiyabe National Forest, roughly 40 miles south of Carson City. The USGS reported the depth at approximately 1.6 kilometers, indicating a very shallow event.
According to the California Integrated Seismic Network (CISN), the quake was detected by the Northern California Seismic System, which includes sensors managed by UC Berkeley and USGS Menlo Park. So far, no damage or injuries have been reported, and no residents have submitted “Did You Feel It?” reports as of Wednesday morning.
Minor quakes are common in this mountainous region, where the Sierra Nevada fault system meets the western edge of the Basin and Range Province. Seismologists note that these small tremors often relieve localized stress and rarely indicate a larger event.
Residents in nearby communities including Gardnerville, Carson City, and South Lake Tahoe may have experienced light shaking. Officials recommend checking emergency kits and ensuring earthquake alerts are enabled on mobile devices.
