2.2

M2.2 Earthquake near Nevada — October 16, 2020

2020-10-16 14:34:02 UTC (2020-10-16) · approx. 6:34 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time14:34 UTC≈ 6:34 AM UTC-8
Depth3.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.169°, -117.829°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.17°, -117.83°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
3.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.1689°N
-117.8293°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00778972
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
52.9°
Min Station Distance
0.034°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2020-10-17 02:26:59 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.2 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00778972). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, October 16, 2020). M2.2 Earthquake near Nevada — October 16, 2020. Retrieved October 17, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00778972/