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M2.0 Earthquake 21 km S of Goldfield, Nevada — August 27, 2024

2024-08-27 16:45:23 UTC (2024-08-27) · approx. 8:45 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time16:45 UTC≈ 8:45 AM UTC-8
Depth5.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.515°, -117.194°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.52°, -117.19°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
5.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.5153°N
-117.1937°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00883091
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
122.3°
Min Station Distance
0.222°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2024-08-27 17:06:17 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00883091). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 27, 2024). M2.0 Earthquake 21 km S of Goldfield, Nevada — August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00883091/