2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 34 km SE of Mina, Nevada — December 21, 2023

2023-12-21 21:40:44 UTC (2023-12-21) · approx. 1:40 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time21:40 UTC≈ 1:40 PM UTC-8
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.169°, -117.835°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.17°, -117.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.1692°N
-117.8353°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00870445
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
46.0°
Min Station Distance
0.122°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2024-02-27 22:57:04 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00870445). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 21, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 34 km SE of Mina, Nevada — December 21, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00870445/