The Fallon area was rocked awake this morning when a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit roughly 37 miles north of Tonopah, Nevada. A series of aftershocks continues in the area, ranging from 3.8 to 5.1, being felt between Hawthorne and Gabbs. Tonopah is located 175 miles southeast of Fallon.
Earthquakes can be dangerous, and residents are urges to be careful and prepared. The Department of Homeland Security recommends the following:
If an earthquake happens, protect yourself right away.
- If you are in a car, pull over and stop. Set your parking brake.
- If you are in bed, turn face down and cover your head and neck with a pillow.
- If you are outdoors, stay outdoors away from buildings.
- Do not get in a doorway.
- Do not run outside.
The Red Cross offers useful preparedness information at: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/earthquake.html
We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
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