Residents in Alamo and throughout the Pahranagat Valley felt the effects of a morning earthquake Wednesday, April 29, as a moderate tremor shook parts of Lincoln County. Data from the United States Geological Survey shows the earthquake registered a magnitude of 4.7 and occurred shortly after 8 a.m. The epicenter was located south-southwest of Alamo, […] … [Read more...] about Morning earthquake rattles Alamo, felt across Lincoln County
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Damage reported in magnitude 6.5 earthquake near Tonopah
University of Nevada, Reno Seismological Lab reports earthquake is largest in Nevada since 1954 RENO, Nev. – Reports of damage have come in following the magnitude 6.5 earthquake located in a remote area 36 miles west of Tonopah, Nevada at 4:03 a.m. PDT on May 15. The Nevada News Group reported that in an email to the Lahontan Valley News both the Mineral and Nye County … [Read more...] about Damage reported in magnitude 6.5 earthquake near Tonopah
Several Earthquakes Felt in County
Several earthquakes were felt recently in Lincoln County. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 4.2 magnitude quake about 11 miles southeast of Pioche. Later, a 6.4 magnitude trembler hit Southern California July 4, followed by a 7.1 the next day. Both were felt in Southern Nevada. Geologists say Nevada continues to be a very seismically […] This article is … [Read more...] about Several Earthquakes Felt in County
4.8-magnitude earthquake hits Lincoln County
The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 4.8 magnitude earthquake about 24 miles south-southwest of Caliente. The quake hit at 11:47?this morning. The USGS initially listed the trembler as a 5.4 but has since downgraded it to 4.8. It was felt throughout the broader region, including Las Vegas, Boulder City, Mesquite, St. George, Cedar City and […] This article … [Read more...] about 4.8-magnitude earthquake hits Lincoln County
3.9 quake shakes up county
Alamo and parts of the Pahranagat Valley experienced a minor to moderate earthquake early Sunday morning. The Gemological Laboratory at University of Nevada, Reno, reported an earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter Scale struck the area at 3:40 a.m. Aug. 10. The epicenter was placed about eight miles east southeast of Alamo, making it near […] This article … [Read more...] about 3.9 quake shakes up county
