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2008 Wells earthquake
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Earthquake in Nevada
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2008 Wells earthquake 2008-02-21 14:16:02 12942319 nn00234425 2008 02 21 07:16 PDT USA West#Nevada
5.9–6.0 w yes 8 7.9 km on Normal 41 08 38 N 114 52 19 W inline, title Independence Valley fault system United States 3 injured
The 2008 Wells earthquake occurred on February 21 in northeast Nevada in the United States. The normal-slip shock had a moment magnitude of 5.9–6.0 and had a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). Moderate damage was caused, mainly to older brick buildings, in and around the town of Wells. Casualties were limited to three injuries.
Characteristics
The quake was centered on one of the faults of the Independence Valley fault system and had no known near-surface offset.Q59786888
See also
Nevada Earth sciences
List of earthquakes in 2008
List of earthquakes in Nevada
List of earthquakes in the United States
References
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