2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 32 km SW of Empire, Nevada — December 3, 2023

2023-12-03 23:09:47 UTC (2023-12-03) · approx. 3:09 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time23:09 UTC≈ 3:09 PM UTC-8
Depth12.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.358°, -119.599°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.36°, -119.60°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
12.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.3583°N
-119.5986°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00869631
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
205.2°
Min Station Distance
0.214°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2024-02-10 23:47:28 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00869631). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 3, 2023). M2.6 Earthquake 32 km SW of Empire, Nevada — December 3, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00869631/