While you may think quakes are a western US problem, some of the largest temblors in US history have happened in the East.
SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. — A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck western Nevada just after 5 a.m. local time, centered roughly 12 miles east-southeast of the community of Silver Springs, roughly 40 miles east of Carson City.
According to the USGS, the quake was felt as far as Reno.
SERIES OF EARTHQUAKES, INCLUDING A MAGNITUDE 4.9 QUAKE, RATTLE WESTERN NEVADA
Western Nevada earthquake
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There were no immediate reports of damage, but Lyon County officials asked people to inspect their homes for damage or gas leaks.
This is the latest in a series of earthquakes in western Nevada, including several that hit the region in late April and early May.
This region sits along a series of active faults along the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevada, according to the USGS.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
