M4.7 earthquake near Elko, Nevada
1873 d ago · 31 Aug 2021, 17:21 UTC 25 km S of Wells, Nevada
What happened
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 25 km S of Wells, Nevada on 31 Aug 2021, 17:21 UTC at a depth of 8 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
The nearest town in our records is Elko, about 67 km away in Nevada, United States.
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First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 10:21 UTC
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