1915 Pleasant Valley earthquake
The Tobin Range on the east side of the valley showing the fault scarp (marked by the white line) | |
| UTC time | 1915-10-03 06:53:21 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 913944 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | October 2, 1915 |
| Local time | 22:53:21 |
| Magnitude | 6.8Mw, 7.7Ms |
| Depth | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 40°16′N 117°39′W / 40.26°N 117.65°W |
| Areas affected | Pershing County, Nevada United States |
| Total damage | Limited |
| Max. intensity | MMI X (Extreme) |
The 1915 Pleasant Valley earthquake occurred at 22:53:21 on October 2 in north-central Nevada. With a moment magnitude of 6.8, a surface wave magnitude of 7.7, and a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme), it was the strongest earthquake ever recorded in the state.