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Experts Count Over 100 Aftershocks Since Nevada Earthquake

CARSON CITY, Nev.  — Experts have recorded more than 100 small aftershocks since a 4.5 magnitude earthquake shook near Carson City on Friday, causing minor damages across the city.

The Nevada Appeal reported Tuesday that the largest recorded aftershock was a magnitude 3.2 temblor on Saturday.

A seismic network manager says about 6,000 people felt the original temblor, which was initially reported as a magnitude 5 in southern Carson City near the bottom of Prison Hill.

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Experts say the earthquake caused little damage in stores and bridges were checked across the region as a precaution. No damages were found.