A significant Magnitude 5.1 earthquake at a VERY shallow depth of only 2.4km, caused Nevada to shake, rattle, and roll in the early hours Wednesday, felt throughout most of the state.
Fortunately, there aren't many people in the area of Nevada affected by the quake. No reports of any damage or injuries.
The USGS estimates the chance of more aftershocks within the next week until July 26, 2023 13:40 (UTC) as follows:
- There is a 55% chance of magnitude 3 and above aftershocks within the next week, and it is most likely that 0 to 9 of these will occur.
- There is a 13% chance of magnitude 4 and above aftershocks within the next week, and it is most likely that 0 to 1 of these will occur.
- There is a 2% chance of magnitude 5 and above aftershocks within the next week, such an earthquake is possible but with a low probability.
- There is a 1% chance that this earthquake becomes a foreshock to a larger earthquake (magnitude 5.1 or greater) in the next week, such an earthquake is possible but with a low probability.
- There is a 1 in 600 chance (0.2%) of magnitude 6 and above aftershocks within the next week, such an earthquake is possible but with a low probability.
- There is a 1 in 6,000 chance (0.02%) of magnitude 7 and above aftershocks within the next week, such an earthquake is possible but with a very low probability.
