USGS: 2 earthquakes shake Reno area
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — A pair of earthquakes rattled the Reno area on Sunday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The USGS reported a 3.1-magnitude quake struck at noon about 4 miles south of Sparks and 6 miles east-southeast of Reno.
A USGS map showed the quake was centered near South Meadows and Double Diamond parkways.
Dozens of viewers headed to the News 4 Facebook page to report that they felt the earthquake in several areas, including Reno, Caughlin Ranch, Donner Springs, Double Diamond, South Meadows and Arrowcreek.
About an hour later, at 1:01 p.m., the USGS reported that a 2.1-magnitude earthquake struck the same area and was centered about 5 miles south-southeast of Sparks and 6 miles southeast of Reno.
Officials with both the Reno police and fire departments said there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
