2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 27 km NE of Fallon Station, Nevada — February 8, 2023

2023-02-08 18:32:44 UTC (2023-02-08) · approx. 10:32 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time18:32 UTC≈ 10:32 AM UTC-8
Depth6.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.571°, -118.467°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.57°, -118.47°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
6.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.5711°N
-118.4668°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00855837
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
109.8°
Min Station Distance
0.374°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2023-02-08 19:39:41 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00855837). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, February 8, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 27 km NE of Fallon Station, Nevada — February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00855837/