2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 10 km N of New Madrid, Missouri — May 18, 2021

2021-05-18 23:22:49 UTC (2021-05-18) · approx. 5:22 PM UTC-6 local

MagnitudeM2.4(md)
Time23:22 UTC≈ 5:22 PM UTC-6
Depth15.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.681°, -89.515°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.68°, -89.51°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 md
Depth
15.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.6815°N
-89.5148°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nm60356746
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
91
Stations Used
65
Azimuthal Gap
46.0°
Min Station Distance
0.049°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2021-07-24 21:08:05 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.4 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nm60356746). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, May 18, 2021). M2.4 Earthquake 10 km N of New Madrid, Missouri — May 18, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nm60356746/