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Nevada hit by 5.5 magnitude earthquake

By Tyler Van Dyke
Published November 13, 2020 12:38pm ET
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Nevada hit by 5.5 magnitude earthquake
The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit western Nevada on Friday morning, followed by a series of smaller earthquakes and aftershocks. The epicenter of the earthquake was in Esmeralda County, near Mina, which is roughly 158 miles southeast of Reno. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, according to CBS […]

The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit western Nevada on Friday morning, followed by a series of smaller earthquakes and aftershocks.

The epicenter of the earthquake was in Esmeralda County, near Mina, which is roughly 158 miles southeast of Reno.

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