Key Facts

• The earthquake had a magnitude of 4.1 and was the strongest in Nevada that day.
• It was centered in Summerlin South, on the western side of Las Vegas.
• The quake happened about 6 kilometers below the surface.
• No immediate damage or injuries were reported from the tremor.
• Nevada often has small earthquakes because of local fault lines, but stronger ones are less common.
• People nearby, especially in multi-story buildings, may have felt shaking inside homes.
• Aftershocks, which are smaller quakes that happen after the main event, can follow a 4.1 magnitude earthquake.
• Seismologists are watching the area for more earthquake activity.