May 2003 Press Releases

Press Release

Nevada Seismological Laboratory

29 May 2003 5:00 PM PDT

M 4.0 Earthquake Near Mina, Nevada.

A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded today at 3:52 PM, PDT, May 29, 2003. It was located at 38.262 N, 117.904 W, with a preliminary depth of 8 kilometers (5 miles). This location is approximately 23 km (14 miles) southeast of Mina, Nevada. This is a remote area in the southern part of the Monte Cristo Range. This event was preceded by an M 3.7 earthquake at 11:33 AM PDT at approximately the same location and also by some other smaller, intervening shocks. There have been no felt reports received at the Nevada Seismological Laboratory at this time. Numerous aftershocks have been recorded.

The data reported here has been reviewed. For more information, contact the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, (775) 784-4975. The free pamphlet "Earthquakes in Nevada and How to Survive Them," is available on request. The NSL operates a statewide network of seismographic stations and investigates the sizes, frequencies of occurrence, and distribution of earthquakes in the region, and other problems related to seismic risk in Nevada. Visit the NSL web site at www.seismo.unr.edu for further information.