| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 0.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.330, -118.670 |
| UTC time | 1955-08-08 10:35:35.000 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 8, 1955 Earthquake
The earthquake hit United States on Monday, August 8, 1955 at 10:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Carson City (United States - US), about 133.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -118.670 and latitude 38.330.
| Location | Reno |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1955-08-08
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