2.0

M2.0 Earthquake 38 km S of Goldfield, Nevada — December 15, 2024

2024-12-15 19:51:03 UTC (2024-12-15) · approx. 11:51 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time19:51 UTC≈ 11:51 AM UTC-8
Depth5.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.364°, -117.186°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.36°, -117.19°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
5.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.3640°N
-117.1863°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00889697
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
32
Azimuthal Gap
90.2°
Min Station Distance
0.087°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2025-02-05 23:44:26 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00889697). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 15, 2024). M2.0 Earthquake 38 km S of Goldfield, Nevada — December 15, 2024. Retrieved February 5, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00889697/