Earthquake Strikes Western Nevada

USGS

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck western Nevada on Friday morning.

The earthquake was centred 36 km northwest of Mina, Nevada and was at a depth of 7.4 km.

There were several smaller aftershocks.

Earlier this year, Nevada saw its largest earthquake in 66 years, a 6.5 magnitude earthquake.

There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.