2.0

M2.0 Earthquake 28 km S of Alamo, Nevada — January 29, 2021

2021-01-29 16:56:27 UTC (2021-01-29) · approx. 8:56 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time16:56 UTC≈ 8:56 AM UTC-8
Depth12.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.109°, -115.223°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.11°, -115.22°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
12.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.1095°N
-115.2227°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00799156
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
140.5°
Min Station Distance
0.327°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2021-01-30 02:33:57 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00799156). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, January 29, 2021). M2.0 Earthquake 28 km S of Alamo, Nevada — January 29, 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00799156/