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A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck near Silver Springs early Friday morning. 

The Nevada Seismological Laboratory (NSL) says the temblor struck at 5:12 a.m. - there's no immediate word on any injuries. 

Hundreds of earthquakes have shaken communities in northwestern Nevada since April 13, when a magnitude 5.68 quake struck the same fault line near Lahontan Reservoir. 

The best thing to do in the event of an earthquake is to get underneath a heavy table or desk. You want to protect yourself from possible falling objects. A doorway can work as well but be aware that shaking can cause the door to swing back and hit you.

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