Area 51 hit with 17 earthquakes in a single day as Trump promises fresh UFO files release: ‘Worth discussing’
Area 51 experienced 17 earthquakes in one day, with magnitudes ranging from 2.5 to 4.4, prompting experts to call the seismic activity unusual due to its shallow depth and location. Geophysicist Stefan Burns suggested the pattern raises questions about possible covert underground nuclear testing. Meanwhile, President Trump announced that the Pentagon is preparing to release new UFO-related files, adding to public speculation surrounding the region.
- ▪Area 51 was hit by 17 earthquakes in a single day, with magnitudes between 2.5 and 4.4.
- ▪The earthquakes were unusually shallow and occurred in a location not typically prone to seismic activity.
- ▪Geophysicist Stefan Burns stated the pattern warrants discussion as a possible sign of covert nuclear testing.
- ▪President Trump announced that the Pentagon will soon release previously unreleased UFO files.
- ▪The earthquakes occurred near the Nevada base, approximately 80 miles from Las Vegas.
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US News Area 51 hit with 17 earthquakes in a single day as Trump promises fresh UFO files release By Anthony Blair Published May 3, 2026, 3:47 p.m. ET Area 51 experienced at least 17 earthquakes in a single day this week, with stumped experts admitting the behavior is highly “unusual.” The secretive Nevada Air Force base, long associated with reports of UFOs, was hit by comparatively shallow quakes, prompting conspiracy theories about nuclear testing. The cluster of earthquakes ranged in magnitude from 2.5 to 4.4 and struck near the base, which is about 80 miles from Las Vegas, according to US Geological Survey (USGS) data. The first, most powerful quake, struck 2.5 miles below ground just after 3 p.m. Wednesday local time, followed by more than a dozen smaller tremors.
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