At approximately 6:29 p.m. this evening, a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck near Silver Springs, Nevada just southeast of Lahontan Reservoir. Initial reports indicate that there are no significant damages or injuries at this time.
Lyon County Emergency Management immediately activated coordination efforts with local public safety agencies, utilities, school districts, and healthcare facilities. At this time, no major damage has been reported to critical infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, transportation systems or utility services.
Out of an abundance of caution, response crews will continue conducting comprehensive damage assessments throughout Lyon County over the next several days. These assessments are intended to identify any potential impacts that may not be immediately visible, particularly to roads, bridges, water systems, and other essential services.
Lyon County Emergency Management will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
