2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 18 km S of Weston, Colorado — August 26, 2024

2024-08-26 19:59:28 UTC (2024-08-26) · approx. 12:59 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time19:59 UTC≈ 12:59 PM UTC-7
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.962°, -104.857°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.96°, -104.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.9624°N
-104.8567°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000nmxk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
66.0°
Min Station Distance
0.160°
RMS Residual
0.53 sec
Last Updated
2024-11-09 21:18:25 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000nmxk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 26, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 18 km S of Weston, Colorado — August 26, 2024. Retrieved November 9, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000nmxk/