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M2.0 Earthquake 66 km NE of Eureka, Nevada — December 12, 2024

2024-12-12 21:53:43 UTC (2024-12-12) · approx. 1:53 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time21:53 UTC≈ 1:53 PM UTC-8
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.008°, -115.520°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.01°, -115.52°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.0077°N
-115.5201°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000ph53
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
111.0°
Min Station Distance
0.767°
RMS Residual
0.49 sec
Last Updated
2025-02-18 20:02:56 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000ph53). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 12, 2024). M2.0 Earthquake 66 km NE of Eureka, Nevada — December 12, 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ph53/