2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 17 km ENE of Walker Lake, Nevada — August 23, 2024

2024-08-23 15:59:44 UTC (2024-08-23) · approx. 7:59 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time15:59 UTC≈ 7:59 AM UTC-8
Depth5.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.691°, -118.563°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.69°, -118.56°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
5.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.6908°N
-118.5626°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00882867
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
73.6°
Min Station Distance
0.070°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2024-11-02 21:27:20 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00882867). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 23, 2024). M2.9 Earthquake 17 km ENE of Walker Lake, Nevada — August 23, 2024. Retrieved November 2, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00882867/