| Magnitude | 6.8 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.604, -117.952 |
| UTC time | 1932-12-21 06:10:10.700 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, December 21, 1932 Earthquake
The earthquake hit United States on Wednesday, December 21, 1932 at 06:10 UTC with a magnitude of 6.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Carson City (United States - US), about 169.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -117.952 and latitude 38.604.
| Location | Reno |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1932-12-21
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