4.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northwest of Las Vegas

A 4.3-magnitude earthquake that rattled the area northwest of Las Vegas, is likely to become the matter of a momentary concern of residents and officials. The seismic event struck at 8:06 p.m, at a point about 4 miles northwest of Indian Springs, Nevada, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Its depth was about 5.8 miles, with a possibility that it was caused by a shallow crustal tremor.

The earthquake hit Indian Springs – the community some 45 miles northwest of Las Vegas, where Creech Air Force Base is located. It is the second thing most people there wish to have avoided in the conditions of desert. Now, however, there has not been any feedback regarding widespread injuries or damage. Nevertheless, local officials and emergency services are on guard and ready to take all the necessary measures to protect residents in the aftermath. local community is likely to facilitate the evaluation of the situation to be ready for any potential aftershocks.