6.0 EARTHQUAKE CAUSES DAMAGE IN NEVADA

6.0 Earthquake Causes Damage In Nevada
Quake Felt In Three States

POSTED: 8:38 am CST February 21, 2008
UPDATED: 11:40 am CST February 21, 2008

A strong earthquake has struck in northeastern Nevada, and while the area is sparsely populated, there are reports of damage.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 and was reported at 6:16 a.m. The USGS has downgraded the strength of the earthquake to a 6.0.
Several smaller aftershocks have been reported by the USGS.

Authorities in Elko County said the damage is widespread, with people reporting cracked walls and foundations. At least one building is reported to have collapsed, though there's no word on what type of building. They also say a truck stop was evacuated because of a propane leak.

There were no immediate reports of injuries.

The temblor was centered in a sparsely populated area 11 miles southeast of Wells near the Nevada-Utah line.

The quake was felt across eastern Nevada, Utah and as far away as Southern California. Residents of Twin Falls, Idaho, report shaking strong enough to knock things off of shelves.

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