| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 0.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.580, -117.830 |
| UTC time | 1939-05-11 18:04:00.000 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, May 11, 1939 Earthquake
The earthquake hit United States on Thursday, May 11, 1939 at 18:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Carson City (United States - US), about 180.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -117.830 and latitude 38.580.
| Location | Sparks |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1939-05-11
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