Nevada has been rocked by a 5.7 magnitude earthquake, the United States Geological Survey reported on Monday afternoon.
The monstrous tremor struck near Carson City – just outside of Reno – and was felt as far away as Sacramento, California.
The quake hit around 3.08pm local time, 14.4 miles northeast of Yerington.
It was not immediately clear whether there were any injuries or damage due to the earthquake.
Residents in Reno, Roseville and Sacramento have reported feeling the tremor.
It hit a depth of .03 miles and was followed by additional aftershocks, 2NewsNevada reported.
A 5.7M earthquake struck Carson City, Nevada on Monday afternoon
On Thursday, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake occurred in Northern California, sparking concerns of a possible tsunami.
The earthquake struck at 10.44am, 45 miles off the coast of Eureka, with an aftershock felt in San Francisco shortly afterwards.
The ensuing tsunami warning was blasted to Californians phones, telling them to seek higher ground immediately.
You are in danger!’ it warned. By 12pm PST, the tsunami warning had been canceled.
But the initial impact rocked households and churned waves in backyard swimming pools.
The quake hit around 3.08pm local time in Carson City (pictured), 14.4 miles northeast of Yerington
Earthquakes occur along the border between two tectonic plates – such as the San Andreas fault.
Tectonic plates are constantly moving but sometimes they get stuck together by their edges.
Eventually, the stress of the moving plates will unstick them, with the energy released by this unsticking causing earthquakes.
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