2.0

M2.0 Earthquake 33 km NE of Gabbs, Nevada — December 16, 2020

2020-12-16 19:58:05 UTC (2020-12-16) · approx. 11:58 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time19:58 UTC≈ 11:58 AM UTC-8
Depth6.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.106°, -117.676°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.11°, -117.68°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
6.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.1059°N
-117.6757°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00793032
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
110.5°
Min Station Distance
0.335°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2020-12-16 20:57:53 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00793032). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, December 16, 2020). M2.0 Earthquake 33 km NE of Gabbs, Nevada — December 16, 2020. Retrieved December 16, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00793032/