Reno Infant Experiences First Earthquake with Seismologist Mom at UNR
A 5.68-magnitude quake struck the desert east of Reno on April 13. The temblor occurred near 6:30 p.m., about 60 miles east of the city near Fallon.
Quake details and aftershocks
No structural damage has been reported so far. Officials expect numerous aftershocks and say they could continue for months.
Seismic equipment was deployed to monitor the activity. Sensors in Fallon are already recording hundreds of smaller events.
Family and lab reaction
University of Nevada, Reno seismologist Kyren Bogolub was at home when the quake hit. Her 11-week-old son, Rory Sturrock, was beside her on the floor and cried during the shaking.
Rory’s father, busy in the kitchen, did not feel the motion. Bogolub told Filmogaz.com she recognized the signature immediately and knew it was significant.
Newborn at work
This Reno infant experiences first earthquake while his seismologist mom at UNR monitored instruments. Bogolub had returned to campus Monday for the first time after giving birth.
She had been organizing gear when the event occurred. The timing meant some equipment needed immediate deployment.
Laboratory response and fieldwork
The Nevada Seismological Laboratory team reacted quickly. Lab group texts were active as researchers assessed the situation.
A field crew considered deploying Monday night but waited until Tuesday morning. They then moved gear to Fallon to track aftershocks and collect data.
- Date: April 13
- Magnitude: 5.68
- Time: about 6:30 p.m.
- Location: roughly 60 miles east of Reno, near Fallon
- Newborn: Rory Sturrock, 11 weeks old
- Seismologist: Kyren Bogolub, UNR
- Status: No reported damage; aftershocks ongoing
Bogolub said she hopes Rory becomes interested in seismology. She emphasized earthquake safety regardless of his career choice.
