The 3.9 earthquake located near Gerlach and Empire Saturday, is the largest of just over 300 earthquakes in the area since April 20th. Washoe County Emergency Manager Aaron Kenneston says the Gerlach Fire Department will be distributing earthquake preparedness brochures in the community, to remind citizens of earthquake preparedness actions. Ken Smith, the seismic network manager, says they’re monitoring the swarm closely and updating local emergency management officials in case this sequence might evolve to a larger, damaging earthquake.