2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 16 km W of Gerlach, Nevada — April 6, 2021

2021-04-06 22:54:28 UTC (2021-04-06) · approx. 2:54 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time22:54 UTC≈ 2:54 PM UTC-8
Depth14.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.626°, -119.549°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.63°, -119.55°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
14.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.6255°N
-119.5494°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00804453
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
120.6°
Min Station Distance
0.476°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2021-04-06 23:27:44 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00804453). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, April 6, 2021). M2.2 Earthquake 16 km W of Gerlach, Nevada — April 6, 2021. Retrieved April 6, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00804453/