2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 57 km SSW of Goldfield, Nevada — October 1, 2021

2021-10-01 17:01:41 UTC (2021-10-01) · approx. 9:01 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time17:01 UTC≈ 9:01 AM UTC-8
Depth8.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.201°, -117.371°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.20°, -117.37°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
8.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.2011°N
-117.3712°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00824258
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
61.5°
Min Station Distance
0.133°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2021-10-02 02:38:24 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00824258). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, October 1, 2021). M2.1 Earthquake 57 km SSW of Goldfield, Nevada — October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00824258/