2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 36 km SE of Mina, Nevada — May 24, 2021

2021-05-24 22:31:50 UTC (2021-05-24) · approx. 2:31 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time22:31 UTC≈ 2:31 PM UTC-8
Depth11.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.181°, -117.786°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.18°, -117.79°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
11.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.1815°N
-117.7859°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00808087
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
67.6°
Min Station Distance
0.056°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2021-07-31 22:09:24 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00808087). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, May 24, 2021). M2.9 Earthquake 36 km SE of Mina, Nevada — May 24, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00808087/