Nevada earthquakes

M4.7 earthquake 74km W of Alamo, NV

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 74km W of Alamo, NV on Fri, Apr 26, 1968, 7:32 AM GMT-8 (15:32 UTC), 6 km (4 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude: 4.7 (ML, local (Richter)), light
Magnitude from: Southern California Seismic Network
Local time: Fri, Apr 26, 1968, 7:32 AM GMT-8
UTC: 1968-04-26 15:32:14 UTC
Depth: 6.0 km (3.7 mi), shallow
Epicenter: 37.490° N, 115.986° W
Region: Nevada
Tsunami flag: No
Status: Reviewed by a seismologist

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No one has reported feeling this quake to the USGS.

How well it is located

Reviewed by a seismologist.

Location uncertainty: About 5.2 km horizontally, 31.6 km in depth
Magnitude uncertainty: ±0.26
Depth from: Operator assigned
Station coverage gap: 301°, poorly surrounded by stations
Stations used: 11

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event ci3328949. Read Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 10:13 PM UTC.