2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 25 km W of Empire, Nevada — September 14, 2021

2021-09-14 21:44:51 UTC (2021-09-14) · approx. 1:44 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:44 UTC≈ 1:44 PM UTC-8
Depth8.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.537°, -119.636°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.54°, -119.64°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
8.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.5366°N
-119.6360°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00822319
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
115.3°
Min Station Distance
0.374°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2021-09-15 02:39:42 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00822319). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, September 14, 2021). M2.1 Earthquake 25 km W of Empire, Nevada — September 14, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00822319/