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M 3.79 earthquake - 20 km WSW of Gerlach, Nevada
USGS reports a magnitude 3.79 earthquake 20 km WSW of Gerlach, Nevada (coords 40.6069, -119.5899) at a depth of 7 km. Source: USGS event page.
Categories: Earthquake, Natural hazard, Seismology
AI-generated scores
Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- AI confidence
- 9/10
- Geographic reach
- 2/10
- Global importance
- 3/10
- Impact magnitude
- 2/10
- Positivity
- 2/10
- Urgency
- 3/10
Why it matters
Small local earthquake that may be felt by nearby residents and is relevant to local preparedness and ongoing seismic monitoring; of interest to seismologists tracking regional activity.