The 2008 Wells earthquake occurred on February 21 in northeast Nevada in the United States. The normal-slip shock had a moment magnitude of 5.9–6.0 and had a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). Moderate damage was caused, mainly to older brick buildings, in and around the town of Wells. Casualties were limited to three injuries.

Characteristics The quake was centered on one of the faults of the Independence Valley fault system and had no known near-surface offset.

See also

List of earthquakes in 2008 List of earthquakes in Nevada List of earthquakes in the United States

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