Spanish Springs, Nevada Quake

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Moderate earthquake shakes Spanish Springs, Nevada (August 26/27, 2013)

Last update: August 27, 2013 at 7:08 am by By

Update  : A 4.1 Magnitude quake (initially reported as a 4.7) struck just 3km from Spanish Springs, Nevada. USGS calculations indicates that 20,000 people may felt a Moderate shaking (MMI V), a moderate shaking can create minor damage like cracked walls and broken windows. The quake was felt in Reno, Nevada (225,000 people) as a light shaking or MMI IV.

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3km (2mi) NE of Spanish Springs, Nevada
11km (7mi) NE of Sun Valley, Nevada
16km (10mi) NNE of Sparks, Nevada
19km (12mi) NE of Reno, Nevada
57km (35mi) N of Carson City, Nevada

Most important Earthquake Data:

Magnitude : 4.65

Local Time (conversion only below land) : 2013-08-26 17:51:43

GMT/UTC Time : 2013-08-27 00:51:43

Depth (Hypocenter)  : 17.63 km

from:    http://earthquake-report.com/2013/08/27/moderate-earthquake-spanish-springs-nevada-on-august-27-2013/