2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 28 km WSW of Hawthorne, Nevada — May 12, 2023

2023-05-12 22:29:14 UTC (2023-05-12) · approx. 2:29 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:29 UTC≈ 2:29 PM UTC-8
Depth11.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.402°, -118.915°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.40°, -118.91°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
11.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.4022°N
-118.9145°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00859459
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
64.4°
Min Station Distance
0.220°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2023-07-22 19:17:12 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00859459). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 12, 2023). M2.8 Earthquake 28 km WSW of Hawthorne, Nevada — May 12, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00859459/