Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

Jump to content
Independent

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Swipe for next article

Independent Bulletin homepage

Download our
Social Partner

We are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)We are 8 logoWe are 8 logo
  1. All
  2. News
  3. Sport
  4. Culture
  5. Lifestyle

‘Incorrect’ USGS alert of 5.9 magnitude earthquake being investigated

‘Powerful’ late-night 3.3-magnitude earthquake rocks northwest England
  • Millions of residents in Nevada and California received an alert about a 5.9 magnitude earthquake near Dayton, Nevada, on Thursday.
  • The United States Geological Survey quickly identified the alert as a "bogus event" and removed the information from its website.
  • A spokesperson for the USGS confirmed there was no actual earthquake in the region, approximately 12 miles northeast of Carson City.
  • The false report was attributed to an error in the USGS's automatic earthquake detection system.
  • The USGS is currently investigating the cause of the erroneous alert, while local law enforcement agencies also confirmed no shaking was felt.
In full

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in