The magnitude-5.5 earthquake on Monday in Nevada struck near Lake Tahoe, followed by over ten aftershocks, indicating significant seismic activity in the region.
The earthquake was initially recorded as 5.8 but downgraded, and its epicenter was about 43 miles from South Lake Tahoe, affecting areas as far as Sacramento.
Residents in Sacramento felt the tremors, including Chris Micheli who reported feeling swayed while on the eighth floor of a hotel near the Capitol.
This quake follows a recent 7.0 magnitude event off the Northern California coast that caused damage and sparked tsunami warnings, showcasing ongoing seismic risks.
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