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A 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit Nevada Monday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey, with shaking felt as far west as California.. The quake struck 15 miles north-northeast of ...
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake that struck in a remote area of Nevada on Monday afternoon sent shaking throughout Central California, including the Sacramento area.
According to the USGS, "ShakeMaps provide near-real-time maps of ground motion and shaking intensity following significant earthquakes. These maps are used by federal, state, and local organizations, both public and private, for post-earthquake response and recovery, public and scientific information, as well as for preparedness exercises and ...
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management estimates shaking would last 5–7 minutes along the coast, with strength and intensity decreasing further from the epicenter. [1] It is a very long, sloping subduction zone where the Explorer , Juan de Fuca , and Gorda plates move to the east and slide below the much larger mostly continental North ...
Thousands of Taylor Swift fans jumping and dancing in sync have caused seismic activity in other cities. The same could happen in Indianapolis.
On September 8, 2017, many people reported such sightings in Mexico City after a 8.2 magnitude earthquake with epicenter 740 km (460 mi) away, near Pijijiapan in the state of Chiapas. [16] Appearances of the earthquake light seem to occur when the quakes have a high magnitude, generally 5 or higher on the Richter scale. [14]
Minor damage to a courthouse in Nevada City. [1] March 15, 1860: Reno: 6.5 M L Rockslides were reported between Pyramid Lake and Carson City. [2] May 30, 1868 Virginia City: 6.0 M L Plaster was knocked off almost every brick building in Virginia City. Hot water at Steamboat Springs turned into mud. [3] December 27, 1869 Virginia City 6.4 M L
The Peach State is not typically a hotbed of seismic activity, but residents in pockets of North Georgia have been feeling some unexpected vibrations lately after the area was jolted by four small ...