M3.9 Earthquake 39 km SE of Mina, Nevada — May 29, 2020
2020-05-29 20:45:39 UTC (2020-05-29) · approx. 12:45 PM UTC-8 local
On May 29, 2020 at 20:45 UTC, a magnitude 3.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 39 km SE of Mina, Nevada, at a depth of 9.3 km and coordinates 38.1878°, -117.7428°. The nearest populated place is Goldfield (population 268).
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 11 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 296 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
ShakeMap — predicted shaking intensity
Modeled ground-motion intensity contoured on the Modified Mercalli scale (MMI). Computed by the USGS from the moment-tensor solution and regional ground-motion prediction equations.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey ShakeMap. View interactive ShakeMap on USGS
Population exposure (USGS PAGER)
Estimated population that experienced each level of shaking. Based on the USGS PAGER rapid impact assessment, which combines ShakeMap output with global population grids.
| Shaking intensity (MMI) | Description | Population exposed |
|---|---|---|
| MMI 3 | weak | 164 |
Earthquake Details
-117.7428°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 3.9 earthquake near Mina, Nevada?
The magnitude 3.9 earthquake that struck 39 km SE of Mina, Nevada on May 29, 2020 at 20:45 UTC had a depth of 9.3 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 3.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00738359). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, May 29, 2020). M3.9 Earthquake 39 km SE of Mina, Nevada — May 29, 2020. Retrieved August 27, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00738359/