Trio of earthquakes hit near Truckee; largest at 4.7

Plumas County residents who felt the earth move at 9:35 p.m. on Thursday, May 6, experienced the second of three quakes centered near Truckee last night. According to the US Geological Service, a 3.1 magnitude quake struck at 9:26 p.m., followed by the 4.7 jolt at 9:35 p.m., and then a 3.2 quake at 9:37 p.m. No damage was reported near the epicenters as of this morning.