Overview
- The earthquake struck at 9:49 p.m. PST Tuesday about nine miles from Susanville at a shallow depth near 5.6 miles, according to USGS.
- Wireless Emergency Alerts reached some residents instructing them to Drop, Cover, Hold On.
- USGS estimates indicate light to moderate shaking near the epicenter and weak shaking extending into parts of Nevada, including Reno and Carson City.
- A magnitude 2.5 aftershock followed at 9:59 p.m., and there were no immediate reports of damage.
- Officials say magnitude and location readings may be refined as data are processed, and they are monitoring for aftershocks and secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction.