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Nevada hit by 5.7 magnitude quake near Carson city
Updated On: 15 April, 2026 10:01 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck near Silver Springs, east of Carson City in Nevada, on Monday evening. The quake, which occurred at a shallow depth of 5 km, caused strong shaking in nearby areas lasting about a minute. Residents reported light to moderate damage, though no major casualties have been confirmed
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A video grab of damage caused by the quake in a supermarket. PIC COURTESY/X/KAITLIN RITCHIE
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Nevada east of the state’s capital of Carson City on Monday.
The temblor hit just before 6.30 pm local time, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.

