2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 20 km WSW of Alamo, Nevada — October 8, 2024

2024-10-08 16:40:18 UTC (2024-10-08) · approx. 8:40 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time16:40 UTC≈ 8:40 AM UTC-8
Depth10.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.306°, -115.383°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.31°, -115.38°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
10.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.3058°N
-115.3835°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00885709
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
43
Azimuthal Gap
109.4°
Min Station Distance
0.283°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2024-12-23 15:46:05 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00885709). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 8, 2024). M2.9 Earthquake 20 km WSW of Alamo, Nevada — October 8, 2024. Retrieved December 23, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00885709/