2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 24 km S of Mina, Nevada — December 3, 2020

2020-12-03 21:56:39 UTC (2020-12-03) · approx. 1:56 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time21:56 UTC≈ 1:56 PM UTC-8
Depth4.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.168°, -118.071°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.17°, -118.07°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
4.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.1676°N
-118.0711°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00789036
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
76.3°
Min Station Distance
0.017°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2021-02-12 22:38:43 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00789036). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, December 3, 2020). M2.9 Earthquake 24 km S of Mina, Nevada — December 3, 2020. Retrieved February 12, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00789036/