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What Is a Phantom Earthquake, a Strange Case that Occurred in Nevada?

The morning began with confusion for thousands of residents when a false earthquake alert warned of a supposed 5.9 magnitude earthquake near Dayton, Nevada. The notification, sent by MyShake and the official alert system, made phones vibrate in Nevada and the San Francisco Bay Area. Minutes later, the USGS removed the record and confirmed that no tremor had occurred; the incident was identified as a “phantom earthquake.” What really happened? I…
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The morning began with confusion for thousands of residents when a false earthquake alert warned of a supposed 5.9 magnitude earthquake near Dayton, Nevada. The notification, sent by MyShake and the official alert system, made phones vibrate in Nevada and the San Francisco Bay Area. Minutes later, the USGS removed the record and confirmed that no tremor had occurred; the incident was identified as a “phantom earthquake.” What really happened? I…

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Azteca Baja California broke the news in on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
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