1914 Reno earthquakes

The 1914 Reno earthquakes were a series of earthquakes in February and April of 1914 in Reno, Nevada and the surrounding area. The 6.0 magnitude foreshock occurred on February 18, 1914 at 10:17am local time.[1][2] The 6.4 magnitude main quake occurred at 12:34am local time.[2][3]

1914 Reno earthquakes
Winnemucca
Lovelock
UTC time1914-04-24 08:35:00
ISC event
USGS-ANSSComCat
 ComCat
Local dateDecember 20, 1932
Local time
Magnitude6.4 Mw
Epicenter39.500°N 119.800°W / 39.500; -119.800
FaultWalker Lane Seismic Zone
Areas affectedNevada, United States

References

  1. "M 6.0 - Nevada". United States Geological Survey. Archived from the original on January 29, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  2. dePolo, Craig M.; Garside, Terri M. (March 2006). The November 21, 1910 Tonopah Junction Earthquake, and the February 18, 1914 and April 24, 1914 Reno Earthquakes in Nevada (PDF). Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 29, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  3. "M 6.4 - Nevada". United States Geological Survey. Archived from the original on January 29, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.


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