Nevada earthquakes

M4.5 earthquake 37 km N of Dyer, Nevada

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 37 km N of Dyer, Nevada on Thu, Jan 30, 1936, 10:32 AM GMT-8 (18:32 UTC).

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The earthquake

Magnitude
4.5 (ml), light
Local time
UTC
1936-01-30 18:32:00 UTC
Depth
Not given
Epicenter
38.000° N, 118.000° 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 ushis1131. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 9:09 AM UTC.