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M2.0 Earthquake 8 km ENE of Goldfield, Nevada — August 29, 2024

2024-08-29 16:20:02 UTC (2024-08-29) · approx. 8:20 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time16:20 UTC≈ 8:20 AM UTC-8
Depth8.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.740°, -117.148°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.74°, -117.15°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
8.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.7396°N
-117.1485°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00883401
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
93.8°
Min Station Distance
0.190°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2024-08-29 17:39:54 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00883401). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 29, 2024). M2.0 Earthquake 8 km ENE of Goldfield, Nevada — August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00883401/