| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 5.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.998, -120.447 |
| UTC time | 1976-11-27 02:49:47.000 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, November 27, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit United States on Saturday, November 27, 1976 at 02:49 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Redding (United States - US), about 170.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -120.447 and latitude 40.998.
| Location | Reno |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-11-27
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Redding | 170.2 km |
| Reno | 172.1 km |
| Sparks | 173.2 km |
| Chico | 184.1 km |
| Carson City | 212.2 km |
| Yuba City | 229.5 km |
| Lincoln | 245.3 km |
| Medford | 250.3 km |
| Rocklin | 254.8 km |
| Roseville | 260.1 km |
| El Dorado Hills | 263.1 km |
| Citrus Heights | 264.8 km |
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