Los Angeles: A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck near California’s border with Nevada Thursday, rattling people in nearby cities including Sacramento, but there have been no immediate reports of injury or casualties.
The moderate, shallow quake in northern California hit around 50 miles (75 kilometers) faraway from Carson City in neighboring Nevada, the us Geological Survey (USGS) said, and was followed by a series of minor tremors felt in parts of both western US states.
“Feeling an earthquake in Sacramento. This one lasted for probably 20 seconds, blinds and lamp shaking,” tweeted San Francisco Chronicle journalist Dustin Gardiner.
The California governors’ office emergency services division said it had been “actively monitoring” things .
“While there are not any preliminary reports of injury or injuries, this is often a rapidly evolving situation and more details will emerge within the coming hours,” it posted on Twitter.
The USGS said there was a coffee likelihood of casualties and damage from the quake supported its size and site .
