A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck western Nevada on Monday evening, shaking communities across the region and sending tremors into parts of Northern California, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake hit at 6:29 p.m. about 12 miles east-southeast of Silver Springs, Nev., at a depth of about 6 miles, the USGS reported.
Shaking was felt across much of western Nevada, including Reno, as well as in parts of Northern California, according to regional media reports.
Data from the USGS shows the earthquake reached a maximum intensity of VII on the Modified Mercalli scale, a level capable of causing very strong shaking. The agency assigned the event a “green” alert on its PAGER system, indicating a low likelihood of significant casualties or economic losses.
A series of smaller aftershocks followed the main quake, with magnitudes ranging roughly between 2.6 and 3.7, according to preliminary measurements from the Nevada Seismological Laboratory at the University of Nevada, Reno.
As of Monday night, there were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries based on publicly available information.