2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 29km SSW of Smith Valley, NV — September 14, 2021

2021-09-14 23:42:05 UTC (2021-09-14) · approx. 3:42 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time23:42 UTC≈ 3:42 PM UTC-8
Depth3.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.532°, -119.428°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.53°, -119.43°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
3.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.5320°N
-119.4285°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73624906
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
79
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
103.0°
Min Station Distance
0.059°
RMS Residual
0.05 sec
Last Updated
2021-09-15 10:02:59 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73624906). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, September 14, 2021). M2.3 Earthquake 29km SSW of Smith Valley, NV — September 14, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73624906/