M 2.4 Earthquake in Reno, Nevada.

A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded Saturday, at 6:57 AM PDT on April 10, 2004, in Reno, Nevada. It was located at 39.507 N, 119.767 W, with a preliminary depth of 8.6 kilometers (~ 5 miles). This location is approximately under the Reno International Airport. The earthquake was felt by many residents of Reno/Sparks. No aftershocks have been located.

The data reported here has been reviewed. For more information, contact the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, (775) 784-4975. The free pamphlet "Earthquakes in Nevada and How to Survive Them," is available on request. The NSL operates a statewide network of seismographic stations and investigates the sizes, frequencies of occurrence, and distribution of earthquakes in the region, and other problems related to seismic risk in Nevada. Visit the NSL web site at www.seismo.unr.edu for further information.