2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 17 km E of Walker Lake, Nevada — September 20, 2024

2024-09-20 21:45:31 UTC (2024-09-20) · approx. 1:45 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time21:45 UTC≈ 1:45 PM UTC-8
Depth4.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.677°, -118.556°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.68°, -118.56°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
4.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.6772°N
-118.5561°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00884928
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
65.0°
Min Station Distance
0.056°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2024-09-20 22:54:30 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00884928). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 20, 2024). M2.3 Earthquake 17 km E of Walker Lake, Nevada — September 20, 2024. Retrieved September 20, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00884928/