QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/iscgem906203
USGS iscgem906203
6 Jun 1932, 09:44
The 1932 Eureka, California Earthquake
A magnitude 6.5 mw earthquake at 15 km depth.
Published location
Where is The 1932 Eureka, California Earthquake?
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40.729000, -124.287000
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Event ID
iscgem906203
Coordinates
40.729, -124.287
Network
iscgem
Significance
640