Minor M 3.3 Earthquake Strikes 30 km SE of Mina, Nevada
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A minor 3.3 magnitude earthquake occurred 30 kilometers southeast of Mina, Nevada, on March 14, 2026. The shallow seismic event was recorded at a depth of 12.7 kilometers.
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This notice was issued by USGS on April 6, 2026 and geographically references Nevada. Its severity classification of "low" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Earthquakes - determines the monitoring protocol behind it, which shapes what follow-up action (checking for structural damage, watching for aftershocks, reviewing local building codes) is relevant and which agency holds authority over the assessment.
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What Happened
A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.3 (ml) was recorded on March 14, 2026, at 13:28:09 UTC (6:28 AM local time). The event was centered 30 km southeast of Mina, Nevada, and occurred at a depth of 12.7 kilometers.
Location Details
The earthquake's epicenter was located at coordinates 38.1665°N, 117.9033°W. With a depth of 12.7 km, this is classified as a shallow earthquake. Shallow earthquakes (those occurring at depths less than 20 km) are generally more likely to be felt by residents near the epicenter than deeper seismic events.
Impact Assessment
According to the USGS, there have been no felt reports submitted by the public at this time. There is no tsunami advisory, watch, or warning associated with this event. No alert level color has been assigned, and the status of the data is currently listed as reviewed.
What You Should Know
Earthquakes within the M 2.5-3.9 range are considered minor. While they are often felt by people in the immediate area, they rarely cause structural damage. Residents are reminded that aftershocks are a routine possibility following seismic activity, though they are typically lower in magnitude than the initial quake.
Source
Information provided by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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