QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/ushis576
USGS ushis576
3 Oct 1915, 01:49
Pleasant Valley, Nevada (Foreshock)
A magnitude 6 mw earthquake at 0 km depth.
Published location
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40.500000, -117.500000
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Event ID
ushis576
Coordinates
40.5, -117.5
Network
ushis
Significance
554