Earthquake Las Vegas: 5 Shocking New Details You Need to Know
- A magnitude 4.5 earthquake las vegas was just confirmed by the USGS, striking 15 miles northwest of the Strip at 3:17 AM local time.
- The quake rattled high-rises on the Strip, with tourists reporting swaying chandeliers at the Bellagio and delayed slot machine payouts for over 2 minutes.
- This is the strongest temblor to hit Southern Nevada in 11 years, prompting a temporary ground stop at Harry Reid International Airport for runway inspections.
- Emergency services received over 300 calls, but early reports indicate zero injuries and only minor cosmetic cracks at the Wynn parking structure.
- Seismologists are now monitoring for aftershocks, warning that this quake originated from a previously unknown fault line deep under the Spring Mountains.