Tonopah, NV – A magnitude 3.4 earthquake was recorded early Saturday morning southeast of Tonopah, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
The tremor struck at approximately 5:30 a.m. local time (12:30 UTC), about 22 kilometers south-southeast of Tonopah and roughly 10 kilometers deep. The area sits near the northern edge of the Nevada Test and Training Range, not far from Creech Air Force Base and other U.S. military installations.
According to USGS data, the quake received an intensity level of IV, indicating light shaking that may have been felt indoors by some residents but is unlikely to have caused damage. Early “Did You Feel It?” responses show mild tremors reported in parts of Esmeralda and Nye Counties.
Officials have not reported any injuries or structural damage as of Saturday morning. No aftershocks have been detected at this time, but USGS continues to monitor the region for additional seismic activity.
Tonopah, located along U.S. Route 95 about halfway between Reno and Las Vegas, has experienced occasional small earthquakes due to its position within Nevada’s Basin and Range fault system — one of the most seismically active regions in the continental United States.
Residents who felt the shaking are encouraged to share their experiences on the USGS “Did You Feel It?” page to help scientists better assess the quake’s reach and intensity.
