2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 27 km S of Mina, Nevada — December 16, 2020

2020-12-16 19:19:45 UTC (2020-12-16) · approx. 11:19 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time19:19 UTC≈ 11:19 AM UTC-8
Depth5.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.148°, -118.074°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.15°, -118.07°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.1478°N
-118.0742°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00793018
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
46.0°
Min Station Distance
0.021°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2021-02-27 23:25:01 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: nn00793018). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, December 16, 2020). M2.8 Earthquake 27 km S of Mina, Nevada — December 16, 2020. Retrieved February 27, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00793018/