2.0

M2.0 Earthquake 53 km WNW of Preston, Nevada — October 5, 2023

2023-10-05 23:29:45 UTC (2023-10-05) · approx. 3:29 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time23:29 UTC≈ 3:29 PM UTC-8
Depth2.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.102°, -115.628°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.10°, -115.63°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
2.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.1024°N
-115.6277°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00867923
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
139.2°
Min Station Distance
1.030°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-26 20:14:37 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00867923). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 5, 2023). M2.0 Earthquake 53 km WNW of Preston, Nevada — October 5, 2023. Retrieved October 26, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00867923/