Cedar Mountains (Nevada)

Cedar Mountains

Location of Cedar Mountains in Nevada [1]

Highest point
Elevation 2,465 m (8,087 ft)
Geography
Country United States
State Nevada
District Mineral County
Range coordinates 38°31′53″N 117°49′24″W / 38.5313°N 117.8234°W / 38.5313; -117.8234Coordinates: 38°31′53″N 117°49′24″W / 38.5313°N 117.8234°W / 38.5313; -117.8234
Topo map USGS Simon

The Cedar Mountains are a mountain range in Mineral County, Nevada and is situated in the Walker Lane region of Western Nevada. It was the site of a magnitude 7.2 earthquake on December 20, 1932.[2]

1932 earthquake

The earthquake originated in an uninhabited desert region. Mines and ore-treating plants were damaged and two cabins, one of stone and one of adobe, were destroyed. Shocks were felt in the Nevada towns of Tonopah, Mina, Nevada, Luning, Nevada and Fallon as well as others. Reports included cracks in the ground (Luning) and downed chimneys (Mineral County, Luning and Mina). Boulders were dislodged from hillsides and cliffs in the area, large landslides were reported and groundwater changes were observed in local springs and wells. No loss of life or injuries were reported.

There was one foreshock, and the 7.2 mainshock was followed by many aftershocks; the main shock was felt from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific and from Southern Oregon to San Diego, California.

References

  1. "Cedar Mountains". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
  2. "Nevada Earthquake History". Earthquake Hazards Program. U.S. Geological Survey.
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