Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes near Silver Springs, Nevada; No immediate damage reported

A preliminary magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near Silver Springs, Nevada, on Monday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The moderate tremor, occurring at approximately 6:30 pm PDT, was widely felt by residents throughout parts of Western Nevada and Northern California, including the greater Sacramento region, though there are no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

The USGS reports the earthquake occurred at 01:29:11 UTC on April 14, 2026 (approximately 6:29 pm PDT April 13) with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7.

The epicenter was located about 20 km (12.4 miles) east-southeast of Silver Springs, Nevada, at a relatively shallow depth of 10 km (6.2 miles) below the Earth’s surface, a depth that typically produces noticeable ground shaking across a broad area.


Preliminary ShakeMap intensity estimates produced by the USGS indicate that areas closest to the epicenter experienced moderate shaking, while more distant regions felt light to moderate effects.

Initial impact assessments, including USGS PAGER (Prompt Assessment of Global Earthquakes for Response) data, place this event in the GREEN alert category, suggesting little to no economic loss or fatalities are expected.

What to expect next

Following earthquakes of this size, aftershocks are common, and residents in affected areas are advised to remain alert for smaller subsequent tremors.

This is a developing story. Updates will follow as additional information becomes available.