A moderate earthquake centered near Alamo was felt across Lincoln and Clark counties Wednesday morning, April 29, with many residents in Moapa Valley reporting noticeable shaking.

According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake measured approximately magnitude 4.7 and struck just after 8 a.m. The epicenter was located south-southwest of Alamo near the Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge. Its relatively shallow depth contributed to how widely it was felt.

In Moapa Valley, residents described a range of experiences — from subtle movement to more noticeable shaking inside homes.

“I was still lying in bed, and my bed started to shake…my overhead fan was also shaking. I would say I felt it for like 10 seconds or so,” one resident shared on social media.

Another described a swaying sensation, saying, “My bed was swaying back and forth, and my chandelier was moving.”

Others compared the feeling to a brief jolt or a rolling motion, while some reported hearing a low rumble just before the shaking began. Not everyone felt the quake, however, with a few residents saying they slept through it or didn’t notice anything at all.

Reports of the earthquake extended beyond Moapa Valley, with shaking also felt in Las Vegas and surrounding communities. While earthquakes are not uncommon in Nevada, events strong enough to be widely felt often spark attention and discussion across the region.

At this time, there have been no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage associated with the earthquake. Minor aftershocks were recorded in the area following the initial event, though most were not widely felt.

Nevada is one of the most seismically active states in the nation, with thousands of small earthquakes recorded each year. Many go unnoticed, but shallow quakes like this one can be felt across broader areas.

For many in Moapa Valley, the brief morning shake served as a reminder of the region’s active landscape — and how quickly an ordinary morning can shift.