US: Magnitude-4.9 earthquake occurs in central Nevada at around 00:34 July 19

Event

A magnitude-4.9 earthquake occurred in central Nevada at about 00:34 July 19. The epicenter was about 43 km (27 miles) east of Austin. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 2 km (1.25 miles), and weak-to-light shaking was likely felt in most of Nevada. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Aftershocks are likely over the coming days.

Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.

Advice

Out of an abundance of caution, consider vacating multistory buildings where shaking occurred until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Monitor and plan for aftershocks.