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3.8-Magnitude Quake Hits Near Las Vegas, No Damage

6/7/2026

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A magnitude-3.8 earthquake struck about 15 miles west of Las Vegas on June 4, 2026.
The University of Nevada-Reno Seismological Laboratory first recorded the quake at magnitude 4.1 before the U.S. Geological Survey revised it to 3.8.
Officials reported no structural harm despite more than 3,000 “Did you feel it?” submissions.
Lab director Christie Rowe said the quake likely occurred on a previously unidentified strike-slip fault, underscoring Nevada’s earthquake-prone status.

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A magnitude-3.8 earthquake struck about 15 miles west of Las Vegas on June 4, 2026.
The University of Nevada-Reno Seismological Laboratory first recorded the quake at magnitude 4.1 before the U.S. Geological Survey revised it to 3.8.
Officials reported no structural harm despite more than 3,000 “Did you feel it?” submissions.
Lab director Christie Rowe said the quake likely occurred on a previously unidentified strike-slip fault, underscoring Nevada’s earthquake-prone status.