Magnitude
4.5
Tonopah, Nevada
May 17, 2020 at 11:53 UTC
Depth
9.6 km
Coordinates
38.15°, -117.9553°
Earthquake location and epicenter ·
Source: USGS ·
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Event ID:
nn00727244
Earthquake Magnitude Scale
How strong is this earthquake?
M2.0–3.9
Minor
Usually not felt
This Earthquake (M4.5)
M4.0–4.9
Light
Often felt; minor shaking
M5.0–5.9
Moderate
Can cause damage nearby
M6.0–6.9
Strong
Potentially damaging
M7.0–7.9
Major
Can cause serious damage
M8.0+
Great
Can cause widespread damage
Magnitude describes earthquake size, not the shaking intensity at a particular location. Effects vary by depth, distance, and local conditions.
