Today, the Governor declared a state of emergency for US 95, US Route 6, and US Route 360 north of Tonopah due to the damage caused by the largest earthquake the State has experienced in the last six decades.

 

Following the declaration, at 5:22 pm, another 5.3 magnitude quake hit 32 miles NW of Tonopah.

 

Press release: https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/5.21-Declaration-of-Emergency.pdf

 

Declaration: https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Declaration-of-Emergency-Earthquake.pdf

 

Photo courtesy of Esmeralda County Sheriff's Office