2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 1 km NW of Lewiston Orchards, Idaho — December 15, 2021

2021-12-15 21:07:48 UTC (2021-12-15) · approx. 1:07 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time21:07 UTC≈ 1:07 PM UTC-8
Depth-2.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates46.393°, -116.988°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 46.39°, -116.99°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
-2.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
46.3928°N
-116.9883°E

Technical Information

Event ID
mb80533689
Event Type
quarry blast
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
85.0°
Min Station Distance
0.318°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2021-12-16 17:12:23 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: mb80533689). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, December 15, 2021). M2.7 Earthquake 1 km NW of Lewiston Orchards, Idaho — December 15, 2021. Retrieved December 16, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/mb80533689/