Yerington, Nev. – Residents in western Nevada may have felt a light jolt early Saturday when a 3.3 magnitude earthquake struck about 17 kilometers northeast of Yerington. The U.S. Geological Survey reports the quake occurred at 12:14 a.m. local time, with a depth of roughly 7.4 miles.
According to USGS, the quake originated near the Lyon and Mineral County line, an area that experiences occasional seismic activity due to its position along Basin and Range fault systems. As of Saturday morning, only one “Did You Feel It?” report had been submitted, and no damage or injuries were immediately reported.
Shaking was considered light and likely only noticeable to people indoors or near the epicenter. Authorities are not expecting aftershocks strong enough to cause damage, but residents are encouraged to secure loose items and review earthquake safety plans.
The region, including Carson City and Fallon, remains in a low-to-moderate seismic risk zone, and small tremors like this are reminders of Nevada’s geologic activity. USGS continues to monitor the area for any additional movement.
