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On May 15, a 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonopah, NV - the biggest quake we've had in 66 years.
There have been aftershocks every day since - more than 500 of 2.5 and above, as well as some 4-5s.
They're all focused in an area known as the Monte Cristo Valley.
Nevada is the third most seismic state in the US, after California and Alaska. Our biggest quake on record is a 7.3 from 1915.
Our governor has declared a state of emergency for the damaged roads - US 95 (shown above), Route 6, and Route 360. Estimates exceed $700,000 so we needed emergency funding from the Federal Highway Administration.
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