2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 9 km NNW of Sutcliffe, Nevada — August 2, 2020

2020-08-02 16:42:26 UTC (2020-08-02) · approx. 8:42 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time16:42 UTC≈ 8:42 AM UTC-8
Depth11.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.034°, -119.632°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.03°, -119.63°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
11.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.0340°N
-119.6324°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00765184
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
77.3°
Min Station Distance
0.156°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2020-10-10 17:11:10 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00765184). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, August 2, 2020). M2.8 Earthquake 9 km NNW of Sutcliffe, Nevada — August 2, 2020. Retrieved October 10, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00765184/