M6.3 earthquake - The 1934 Excelsior Mountains, Nevada Earthquake
33862 d ago · 30 Jan 1934, 20:16 UTC The 1934 Excelsior Mountains, Nevada Earthquake
What happened
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck The 1934 Excelsior Mountains, Nevada Earthquake on 30 Jan 1934, 20:16 UTC.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away.
The nearest town in our records is Carson City, about 157 km away in Nevada, United States.
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16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC
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