2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 16 km S of Sparwood, Canada — April 15, 2021

2021-04-15 21:22:48 UTC (2021-04-15) · approx. 1:22 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:22 UTC≈ 1:22 PM UTC-8
Depth-2.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates49.586°, -114.862°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 49.59°, -114.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
-2.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
49.5857°N
-114.8620°E

Technical Information

Event ID
mb80496929
Event Type
quarry blast
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
269.0°
Min Station Distance
1.737°
RMS Residual
0.71 sec
Last Updated
2021-04-15 23:58:52 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: mb80496929). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, April 15, 2021). M2.1 Earthquake 16 km S of Sparwood, Canada — April 15, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/mb80496929/