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M2.0 Earthquake 53 km ESE of Goldfield, Nevada — May 9, 2024

2024-05-09 21:24:11 UTC (2024-05-09) · approx. 1:24 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time21:24 UTC≈ 1:24 PM UTC-8
Depth7.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.480°, -116.704°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.48°, -116.70°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
7.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.4796°N
-116.7044°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00877357
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
127.1°
Min Station Distance
0.336°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2024-05-09 22:39:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00877357). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 9, 2024). M2.0 Earthquake 53 km ESE of Goldfield, Nevada — May 9, 2024. Retrieved May 9, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00877357/