| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 0.0 km |
| Coordinates | 41.500, -118.500 |
| UTC time | 1941-08-29 13:09:53.000 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 29, 1941 Earthquake
The earthquake hit United States on Friday, August 29, 1941 at 13:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Sparks (United States - US), about 243.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -118.500 and latitude 41.500.
| Location | Reno |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1941-08-29
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