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M3.8 Earthquake — 20 km WSW of Gerlach, Nevada
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Magnitude 3.8 earthquake 20 km WSW of Gerlach, Nevada at a depth of 7.0 km, recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Measurements
| Magnitude | M3.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 7.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.6069, -119.5899 |
| Region | 20 km WSW of Gerlach, Nevada |
| Felt Reports | 7 |
| Tsunami Flag | 0 |
| Usgs Alert | green |
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View original reportAlso reported by: EMSC
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Source updated 32 days ago (Sep 17, 2026 03:27 UTC) · we last heard from US Geological Survey 29 seconds ago
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What has changed
- Magnitude revised from M4.1 to M3.8 — Sep 16, 16:16 UTC by US Geological Survey
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