Nevada earthquakes

M4.5 earthquake 3 km NE of Boulder City, Nevada

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 3 km NE of Boulder City, Nevada on Mon, Sep 7, 1936, 3:48 AM GMT-8 (11:48 UTC).

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The earthquake

Magnitude
4.5 (uk), light
Local time
UTC
1936-09-07 11:48:00 UTC
Depth
Not given
Epicenter
36.000° N, 114.800° W
Region
Nevada
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event ushis1149. Read Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 3:59 PM UTC.