2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 26 km SW of Goldfield, Nevada — July 8, 2020

2020-07-08 21:34:15 UTC (2020-07-08) · approx. 1:34 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time21:34 UTC≈ 1:34 PM UTC-8
Depth5.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.529°, -117.440°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.53°, -117.44°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
5.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.5287°N
-117.4398°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00758301
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
36
Azimuthal Gap
61.5°
Min Station Distance
0.269°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2020-09-19 20:57:58 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00758301). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, July 8, 2020). M2.6 Earthquake 26 km SW of Goldfield, Nevada — July 8, 2020. Retrieved September 19, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00758301/