2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 16 km E of Hawthorne, Nevada — August 18, 2023

2023-08-18 18:45:48 UTC (2023-08-18) · approx. 10:45 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:45 UTC≈ 10:45 AM UTC-8
Depth2.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.551°, -118.441°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.55°, -118.44°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
2.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.5509°N
-118.4409°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00864627
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
100.3°
Min Station Distance
0.304°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2023-08-18 20:01:22 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00864627). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 18, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 16 km E of Hawthorne, Nevada — August 18, 2023. Retrieved August 18, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00864627/