Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as \u201cweak,\u201d though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown. \u00a0All times on the map are Pacific time. The New York Times<\/p>\n
A minor, 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck in Nevada on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey<\/a>. The earthquake prompted a flurry of chatter online, but no widespread damage was reported.<\/p>\n The temblor happened at 1:47 p.m. Pacific time about 7 miles northwest of Summerlin South, Nev., data from the agency shows.<\/p>\n On social media, residents across the area described the earthquake jolting their homes and rattling windows and doors. Some said they heard the boom-like sound of an explosion, while others said they didn’t feel anything or described a small disturbance that lacked any significant oomph.<\/p>\n Brian Cohen was at home putting away groceries in Lone Mountain, about a half hour west of the Las Vegas strip, just before 2 p.m. when he felt the entire house rattle intensely for about three seconds.<\/p>\n \u201cThe whole house felt like it was lifting up,\u201d said Mr. Cohen, who is in his 60s. He went outside and saw a neighbor, who also reported feeling the jolt.<\/p>\n Mr. Cohen, who has lived in the Las Vegas area since 1994, said this wasn\u2019t his first earthquake. \u201cThis one is the strongest one I felt,\u201d he said, adding there was no damage to his home.<\/p>\n As seismologists review available data, they may revise the earthquake\u2019s reported magnitude. Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S. scientists to update the shake-severity map.<\/p>\n Aftershocks forecast <\/p>\n While individual earthquakes can\u2019t be predicted, geologists can calculate the chances that more earthquakes will follow an initial quake using statistical models of past events.<\/p>\n For this earthquake, it is unlikely \u2014 about a 4 chance \u2014 that a larger quake will strike the area in the next day, according to the U.S.G.S. Here is the forecast for aftershocks of other sizes:<\/p>\n 3.0 mag. or stronger<\/p>\n Perhaps<\/p>\n 26%<\/p>\n \u2014<\/p>\n 4.0 mag. or stronger<\/p>\n Unlikely<\/p>\n 5%<\/p>\n \u2014<\/p>\n 5.0 mag. or stronger<\/p>\n Unlikely<\/p>\n <1%<\/p>\n \u2014<\/p>\n Source: United States Geological Survey. Data is as of June 4 at 1:57 p.m. Pacific time. \u00a0Chance of aftershocks typically decreases over time. Forecast quake counts are estimates. William B. Davis, Joel Eastwood and John Keefe\/The New York Times<\/p>\n The rate of aftershocks typically decreases over time, and forecasts are available for the next week, month and year<\/a>.<\/p>\n Aftershocks detected <\/p>\n Subsequent quakes have been reported in the same area. Such temblors are typically aftershocks caused by minor adjustments along the portion of a fault that slipped at the time of the initial earthquake.<\/p>\n Quakes and aftershocks within 100 miles <\/p>\n Aftershocks can occur days, weeks or even years after the first earthquake. These events can be of equal or larger magnitude to the initial earthquake, and they can continue to affect already damaged locations.<\/p>\n When quakes and aftershocks occurred<\/p>\n \u00a0All times are Pacific time. The New York Times<\/p>\n