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ST. GEORGE — The U.S. Geological Survey reported an earthquake Sunday in Lincoln County, Nevada, not far from the Utah state line.
The incident took place around 5:45 p.m. MDT. According to the USGS, the 4.2 magnitude temblor felt its center about 19 kilometers southeast of the unincorporated community of Pioche, Nevada. That’s about 62 miles from St. George.
The bulk of the tremors could be felt in the immediate vicinity of the Pioche area, according to the USGS, although several citizens self-reported feeling the earthquake on the Utah side of the border.
Reports coming out of Utah — mostly out of Veyo, Santa Clara and St. George – are consistent with the Geological Survey’s estimated intensity map which concluded tremors were likely felt in portions of western Washington and Iron counties.
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