A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck near Reno, Nevada, sending tremors across the Bay Area and triggering dozens of aftershocks.

Strong shaking reported across Nevada

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck a remote area southeast of Reno on Monday evening, according to the USGS.

The quake occurred just before 6:30 p.m., approximately 12.5 miles east-southeast of Silver Springs, a small community with a population of around 5,600 residents.

Tremors felt hundreds of miles away

Despite its remote epicenter, the earthquake was widely felt.

Residents across California reported noticeable shaking, particularly in major cities such as San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose.

The widespread reach of the tremor highlights how seismic waves can travel long distances, especially in certain geological conditions.

Minor impacts but no major damage

So far, there have been no reports of injuries or significant structural damage.

However, images shared by KRNV News 4 showed items knocked off shelves inside a local store, including large soda bottles scattered across the floor.

While minor, such scenes reflect the intensity of shaking experienced near the epicenter.

Dozens of aftershocks recorded

The earthquake triggered a sequence of aftershocks in the hours that followed.

By late Monday evening, nearly three dozen smaller quakes had been recorded, ranging in magnitude from 2.6 to 3.9.

This level of activity is typical after a moderate earthquake, as the Earth’s crust continues to adjust following the initial rupture.