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Small earthquake reported in state

A small earthquake occurred shortly before noon Wednesday, about 25 miles north of Las Vegas, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory and the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Ken Smith, seismic network manager at the University of Nevada, Reno, said the 3.6 magnitude quake was felt in Las Vegas. No damage or injuries were reported. The quake occurred in a remote area at 11:57 a.m. about 2.5 miles below the earth's surface.

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