2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 27km SSW of Smith Valley, NV — August 21, 2021

2021-08-21 20:41:37 UTC (2021-08-21) · approx. 12:41 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.2(md)
Time20:41 UTC≈ 12:41 PM UTC-8
Depth-0.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.547°, -119.427°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.55°, -119.43°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 md
Depth
-0.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.5470°N
-119.4275°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73613066
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
72
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
108.0°
Min Station Distance
0.043°
RMS Residual
0.07 sec
Last Updated
2021-08-22 19:26:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73613066). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, August 21, 2021). M2.2 Earthquake 27km SSW of Smith Valley, NV — August 21, 2021. Retrieved August 22, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73613066/