2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 36 km ENE of Furnace Creek, California — July 17, 2024

2024-07-17 22:26:47 UTC (2024-07-17) · approx. 2:26 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:26 UTC≈ 2:26 PM UTC-8
Depth7.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.600°, -116.488°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.60°, -116.49°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
7.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.5997°N
-116.4880°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00881044
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
50
Azimuthal Gap
50.1°
Min Station Distance
0.128°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2024-09-28 22:42:13 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00881044). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, July 17, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 36 km ENE of Furnace Creek, California — July 17, 2024. Retrieved September 28, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00881044/