QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/ushis1021
USGS ushis1021
30 Jan 1934, 20:16
The 1934 Excelsior Mountains, Nevada Earthquake
A magnitude 6.3 mw earthquake at 0 km depth.
Published location
Where is The 1934 Excelsior Mountains, Nevada Earthquake?
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38.280000, -118.360000
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Event ID
ushis1021
Coordinates
38.28, -118.36
Network
ushis
Significance
611