The largest earthquake to hit Nevada since the 1950s happened on Tuesday, followed by a series of tremors, officials said. According to the United States Geological Survey, the 5.1 magnitude quake occurred near Mina, Nev., hitting at 11:32 p.m.
local time at a depth of 5 kilometers. It also resulted in several tremors, with magnitudes in the 2.5 to 2.6 range, the USGS added. (Credit: USGS) The quake was Nevada's largest since 1954 and was felt as far away as the San Joaquin and Sacramento valleys in California, The Mercury News reported.
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