2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 29km SSW of Smith Valley, NV — October 8, 2021

2021-10-08 23:25:17 UTC (2021-10-08) · approx. 3:25 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(md)
Time23:25 UTC≈ 3:25 PM UTC-8
Depth2.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.532°, -119.409°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.53°, -119.41°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 md
Depth
2.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.5322°N
-119.4088°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73637220
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
77.0°
Min Station Distance
0.036°
RMS Residual
0.06 sec
Last Updated
2021-10-12 19:47:07 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73637220). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, October 8, 2021). M2.1 Earthquake 29km SSW of Smith Valley, NV — October 8, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73637220/