2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 9 km ENE of Goldfield, Nevada — September 4, 2024

2024-09-04 20:24:12 UTC (2024-09-04) · approx. 12:24 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time20:24 UTC≈ 12:24 PM UTC-8
Depth8.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.742°, -117.140°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.74°, -117.14°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
8.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.7425°N
-117.1396°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00883931
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
117.3°
Min Station Distance
0.198°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2024-11-15 16:19:55 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00883931). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 4, 2024). M2.6 Earthquake 9 km ENE of Goldfield, Nevada — September 4, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00883931/