2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 79 km N of Rachel, Nevada — February 17, 2025

2025-02-17 22:59:45 UTC (2025-02-17) · approx. 2:59 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time22:59 UTC≈ 2:59 PM UTC-8
Depth11.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.361°, -115.773°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.36°, -115.77°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
11.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.3609°N
-115.7726°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nn00893609
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
91.4°
Min Station Distance
0.147°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2025-02-18 17:12:54 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nn00893609). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, February 17, 2025). M2.4 Earthquake 79 km N of Rachel, Nevada — February 17, 2025. Retrieved February 18, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nn00893609/