BySTACY LIBERATORE, US SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR
Published:14:05 EDT, 22 April 2026|Updated:14:26 EDT, 22 April 2026
Residents acrossNevadaand parts ofCaliforniawerestartled on Wednesday after a series of earthquakes sent shockwaves across hundreds of miles.
At least four notable tremors weredetected near Carson City, Nevada, ranging from 2.6 to 4.8 magnitude.
The swarm struck at 10.23am PT (1.23pm ET) near Silver Springs, Nevada, an area that has experienced an uptick in seismic activity in recent weeks.
One local posted onFacebook: 'It's the same area that's been rocking us the past week. It's not stopping; I fear volcanic activity.
There are volcanic features in this region, but officials say they are generally considered extinct or dormant rather than active, immediate threats.
The US Geological Surveyreported that shaking was felt as far west as areas outside Sacramento, California.One Californian shared on Facebook that they felt shaking in Colfax, which is about 140 miles west of the Nevada epicenter.
Residents across western Nevada reported feeling the ground shake for several seconds after the 4.8 magnitude quake, whichfollowed a cluster of smaller tremors recorded minutes earlier.
One local shared on Facebook: 'Our house shook pretty good. It lasted longer than most do.' Another added: 'Here in Yerington, it felt stronger than the last.'
Source: Drudge Report
