CARSON CITY (KTNV) — A 3.64 magnitude earthquake has been reported southeast of Carson City in northern Nevada, according to the Nevada Seismologial Lab.
The earthquake was recorded at 5:24 a.m. Dec. 20. Another 3.4 magnitude earthquake was reported at 5:30 a.m. There have not been any reports of damage at this time.
EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE SCALE
| Magnitude | Earthquake Effects | Estimated Number Each Year |
| 2.5 or less | Usually not felt, but can be recorded by seismograph. | 900,000 |
| 2.5 to 5.4 | Often felt, but only causes minor damage. | 30,000 |
| 5.5 to 6.0 | Slight damage to buildings and other structures. | 500 |
| 6.1 to 6.9 | May cause a lot of damage in very populated areas. | 100 |
| 7.0 to 7.9 | Major earthquake. Serious damage. | 20 |
| 8.0 or greater | Great earthquake. Can totally destroy communities near the epicenter. | One every 5 to 10 years |
