2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 16 km E of Walker Lake, Nevada — August 23, 2024

2024-08-23 23:33:11 UTC (2024-08-23) · approx. 3:33 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:33 UTC≈ 3:33 PM UTC-8
Depth7.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.671°, -118.564°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.67°, -118.56°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.6708°N
-118.5640°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00882890
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
73.9°
Min Station Distance
0.054°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2024-08-23 23:54:47 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00882890). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 23, 2024). M2.1 Earthquake 16 km E of Walker Lake, Nevada — August 23, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00882890/