2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 25 km SSE of Mina, Nevada — December 5, 2020

2020-12-05 23:46:51 UTC (2020-12-05) · approx. 3:46 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time23:46 UTC≈ 3:46 PM UTC-8
Depth6.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.168°, -118.052°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.17°, -118.05°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
6.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.1681°N
-118.0525°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00790036
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
58.5°
Min Station Distance
0.008°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2021-02-12 22:39:32 UTC

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Location

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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: nn00790036). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, December 5, 2020). M2.8 Earthquake 25 km SSE of Mina, Nevada — December 5, 2020. Retrieved February 12, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00790036/