2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 29 km SE of Eureka, Nevada — February 20, 2024

2024-02-20 22:37:38 UTC (2024-02-20) · approx. 2:37 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time22:37 UTC≈ 2:37 PM UTC-8
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates39.319°, -115.719°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 39.32°, -115.72°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
39.3192°N
-115.7192°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000m161
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
74.0°
Min Station Distance
1.471°
RMS Residual
0.87 sec
Last Updated
2024-05-02 15:50:13 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000m161). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, February 20, 2024). M2.1 Earthquake 29 km SE of Eureka, Nevada — February 20, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000m161/