The NSL recorded a magnitude 3.5 earthquake at 11:51 PM PST on November 20, 2002. It was located at 39.388 N, 119.193 W, with a preliminary depth of 13 kilometers (~ 8 mi). This location is approximately 7 km ( ~ 4 mi) southeast of Silver Springs NV. The attached map shows the location. A few felt reports were received at the NSL. No reports of damage or injury have been received. This earthquake is near a previous M 3.5 earthquake which occurred roughly 15 km northward on October 21, 2002; but the significant difference between the locations implies that they are unrelated.
If you felt this earthquake, visit the web site to make a felt report: pasadena.wr.usgs.gov/shake/imw/
The data reported here have 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 earth quakes 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.
