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M2.0 Earthquake 16 km E of Walker Lake, Nevada — August 19, 2024

2024-08-19 17:01:36 UTC (2024-08-19) · approx. 9:01 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time17:01 UTC≈ 9:01 AM UTC-8
Depth5.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.677°, -118.564°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.68°, -118.56°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
5.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.6772°N
-118.5637°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00882653
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
55.6°
Min Station Distance
0.271°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2024-08-20 02:04:35 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00882653). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 19, 2024). M2.0 Earthquake 16 km E of Walker Lake, Nevada — August 19, 2024. Retrieved August 20, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00882653/