Strong M6.5 Earthquake Hits Near Area 51 In Nevada

The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting a magnitude-6.5 earthquake struck western Nevada near Mina and Tonopah early Friday. The quake had a first reported magnitude of 6.4, which had been downgraded to a magnitude-5.8, but has since been upgraded back to 6.5. The temblor was reported at 4:03 a.m. about 35 miles outside Tonopah, just east of the Sierra Nevada range, southeast of Lake Tahoe. The quake’s depth was estimated to be 4.7 miles (7.6 kms) deep. Learn More: