Posted on 04/24/2008 6:53:34 PM PDT by Strategerist
Two moderate earthquakes occurred this afternoon west of Reno, in the Mogul-Somerset area.
These events are the largest in a continuing a series of earthquakes that began on Thursday February 28, 2008. The earthquakes today have been followed by numerous aftershocks, many large enough to be felt. Based on the magnitude of today’s earthquakes, felt aftershocks can be expected for several days. The activity west of Reno is unusual in that the largest earthquakes of the series have been the latest to occur. This is out of the normal pattern of mainshock followed by smaller aftershocks, such as has occurred with the Wells, Nevada earthquake of February 21, 2008. There is no known connection between the two.
Following any sequence of earthquakes such as has occurred today, there is a small increase in the probability of larger magnitude events. The persistence of this particular earthquake sequence slightly increases this probability for a significant earthquake in West Reno. However, the occurrence of additional earthquake activity in the Mogul area cannot be predicted or forecast. Nevada citizens are urged to always be prepared for strong ground shaking from earthquakes at anytime; Nevada is the third most active state for earthquake activity in the United States and large earthquakes may occur anywhere in the State. For information on earthquake preparedness visit the Nevada Seismological web site at http://www.seismo.unr.edu. Additional links for earthquake preparedness information: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learning/preparedness.php U.S. Geological Survey
http://quake.usgs.gov/prepare/prepare.html U.S. Geological Survey The data reported here has been reviewed. For more information, contact the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, (775) 784-4975. The Nevada Seismological Laboratory continues to monitor the earthquakes activity in the Mogul-Somerset area using a number of portable seismographs deployed at local residences. The Nevada Seismological Laboratory is the lead agency for monitoring earthquakes in the western Great Basin, and part of the nationwide monitoring program with primary support from the U.S. Geological Survey
There's a pretty big quake danger in Reno that gets little attention.
My dad lives in Reno. He calls me when they get stronger shakes there.
Been a strange group of earthquakes off the Oregon Coast too.
People should stock up on rice.
Like my home in California along U.S. 395, Reno is on the eastern scarp of the Sierra. Earthquakes are normal here.
40 or more a day isn’t normal here. Been here since 72 and I can count on one hand the earthquakes I’ve felt. Till lately.
Now, just a hill or two away from the epicenters and life is getting interesting. From the landscape, I’m suprised noone is talking volcano.
Same here. Lived in the area all my life (45 years). One decent earthquake every 5-10 years. Until now.
Now, just a hill or two away from the epicenters and life is getting interesting. From the landscape, I’m suprised noone is talking volcano.
You might be up and about after that 4.7 we just had at midnight. Funny--I was just talking to my wife earlier this evening about possible volcanic activity.
Ping!
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