2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 17 km N of Truckee, CA — February 29, 2024

2024-02-29 21:03:45 UTC (2024-02-29) · approx. 1:03 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time21:03 UTC≈ 1:03 PM UTC-8
Depth8.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.480°, -120.198°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.48°, -120.20°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
8.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.4802°N
-120.1985°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc74009961
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
91
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
113.0°
Min Station Distance
0.103°
RMS Residual
0.08 sec
Last Updated
2024-03-01 17:45:46 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc74009961). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, February 29, 2024). M2.4 Earthquake 17 km N of Truckee, CA — February 29, 2024. Retrieved March 1, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc74009961/