On Thursday, an earthquake alert for northern Nevada was issued erroneously by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The alert, disseminated at 08:06 local time, indicated a magnitude 5.9 earthquake near Carson City. This warning extended approximately 200 miles, reaching residents in the San Francisco Bay Area and prompting automatic safety advisories.
Minutes after its initial release, the USGS rescinded the alert and deleted the corresponding information from its official website. The agency confirmed via its platform on X, stating, "There was no M5.9 earthquake near Carson City, NV."