Trending Now - 5.7 Magnitude Quake Shakes Rural Nevada, Causing Damage

WHO:

KTVN - Fallon resident Samuel Wilking stated, "We ran out of the house, and we were all panicking and worried."

ABC News - Trina Enloe, a resident of Fallon, Nevada, experienced the earthquake with her daughter.

WHAT:

KTVN - The Nevada Seismological Laboratory reported that the earthquake was followed by at least 120 aftershocks as of 8:25 a.m. on Tuesday, April 13th, 2026.

KTVN - The Nevada Seismological Laboratory plans to deploy “aftershock kits” to monitor aftershock activity closely.

KTVN - The Nevada Seismological Laboratory reported that aftershocks will be frequent in the next few days and can continue for months, with an elevated risk of a larger earthquake following the initial quake.

KTVN - Lyon County Emergency Management stated that response crews will continue conducting comprehensive damage assessments throughout Lyon County over the next several days.

KTVN - The Churchill County Sheriff’s Office reported no major damage and no injuries from the earthquake.

KTVN - More than 100 aftershocks have occurred following the magnitude 5.49 earthquake, with at least 120 aftershocks recorded as of 8:25 a.m. on Tuesday, April 13th, 2026.

KTVN - The mainshock was located 12.5 miles southeast of Silver Springs and 15 miles southwest of Fallon.

KTVN - The Nevada Seismological Laboratory reported that 17 of the aftershocks were over magnitude 3.

NBC News - A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck rural Nevada.

ABC News - The earthquake caused light to moderate damage in the area.

ABC News - Video footage from Fallon showed shattered glass and food scattered in a grocery store.

WHERE:

KTVN - The aftershocks were recorded southeast of Lahontan Reservoir in the Dead Camel Mountains.

NBC News - The earthquake was centered near Silver Springs, Nevada, approximately 45 minutes east of Reno.

ABC News - The earthquake was located 12.9 miles (20.7 kilometers) east of Silver Springs.

WHEN:

KTVN - The mainshock occurred at 6:29 p.m. on April 12th, 2026.

NBC News - The earthquake occurred on Monday, April 12th, 2026.

ABC News - The earthquake struck just before 6:30 p.m. local time.

WHY:

KTVN - Khristie Rowe, Professor/Director of the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, mentioned that the earthquake epicenter was only 12 miles north of the last significant earthquake in December 2024.

KTVN - The Nevada Seismological Laboratory stated there is no known fault at the location of the earthquake, but the epicenter was only 12 miles north of the last significant earthquake in December 2024.

ABC News - The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported the earthquake but did not specify a cause.

HOW:

KTVN - Khristie Rowe stated, "We suspected there were faults in this valley, but this one doesn't actually have a name, it's not known to science, so it's gonna be a new one we can add to the map after this event."

KTVN - Khristie Rowe, Professor/Director of the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, stated, "Earthquakes do cluster. After you've had one earthquake we see higher incidents of more earthquakes, so we will be watching for a lot of aftershocks from this event."

KTVN - The Nevada Seismological Laboratory plans to deploy “aftershock kits,” seismic stations that can be activated quickly, to monitor aftershock activity closely.

ABC News - The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 3.1 miles (5 kilometers) according to the USGS.

(UPDATED April 14, 2026 23:13 UTC)

An earthquake struck near Fallon, Nevada, at 6:29 p.m. on Sunday, prompting resident Samuel Wilking to describe the chaotic scene as he and his family fled their home in panic. The Nevada Seismological Laboratory reported that the quake was followed by over 120 aftershocks as of Tuesday morning, and they plan to deploy “aftershock kits” to keep a close watch on the ongoing activity. Professor Khristie Rowe noted that the epicenter was just 12 miles from a significant earthquake that occurred in December 20th24, and she added that this newly identified fault will be added to scientific maps.

(UPDATED April 14, 2026 21:16 UTC)

The Nevada Seismological Laboratory has warned that aftershocks from the recent earthquake are expected to be frequent in the coming days and could continue for months, with a heightened risk of a larger quake. Meanwhile, Lyon County Emergency Management is conducting thorough damage assessments throughout the area, although the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office has reported no major damage or injuries. Professor Khristie Rowe from the Nevada Seismological Laboratory noted that earthquakes tend to cluster, indicating that we should anticipate a significant number of aftershocks following this event.

(UPDATED April 14, 2026 17:22 UTC)

A magnitude 5.49 earthquake struck southeast of Silver Springs and southwest of Fallon, triggering more than 100 aftershocks, with at least 17 of those exceeding magnitude 3 as of 8:25 a.m. on Tuesday. The aftershocks were recorded in the Dead Camel Mountains, near Lahontan Reservoir, and interestingly, there is no known fault at the earthquake's location, although it was only 12 miles north of a significant quake in December 20th24. To monitor the aftershock activity closely, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory plans to deploy "aftershock kits," which are seismic stations that can be activated quickly.

(UPDATED April 14, 2026 15:22 UTC)

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck rural Nevada on Monday, on Sunday, just before 6:30 p.m. local time, with its epicenter located 12.9 miles east of Silver Springs, approximately 45 minutes from Reno. Residents in Fallon, including Trina Enloe and her daughter, reported experiencing the quake, which caused light to moderate damage in the area, including shattered glass and scattered food in a grocery store. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the earthquake at a depth of 3.1 miles, but did not specify a cause for the tremor.