What magnitude was the earthquake near Yerington?

The earthquake near Yerington was initially measured at a magnitude 4.7 and later revised to 4.5.

When did the Northern Nevada earthquake occur?

The earthquake occurred on Sunday morning around 7:39 AM.

Were there any aftershocks after the Yerington earthquake?

Yes, more than 60 aftershocks were recorded following the earthquake near Yerington.

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Northern Nevada Rocked by Magnitude 4.5 Quake

21 Apr

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Summary

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near Yerington on Sunday morning.
The initial magnitude was revised to 4.5 by seismologists.
More than 60 aftershocks were recorded following the tremor.

Northern Nevada Rocked by Magnitude 4.5 Quake

The earth shook in Northern Nevada on Sunday morning following an earthquake near Yerington. The seismic event, initially reported as a magnitude 4.7, was subsequently revised to a magnitude 4.5 by both the U.S. Geological Survey and the Nevada Seismological Lab. The earthquake occurred at approximately 7:39 AM, roughly 20 miles northeast of Yerington. Following the main tremor, over 60 aftershocks have been recorded in the area. As of the report, there have been no immediate reports of damage resulting from the earthquake or its subsequent aftershocks.

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