2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 12 km NW of Nesika Beach, Oregon — August 29, 2020

2020-08-29 22:14:16 UTC (2020-08-29) · approx. 2:14 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time22:14 UTC≈ 2:14 PM UTC-8
Depth2.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates42.587°, -124.518°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 42.59°, -124.52°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
2.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
42.5875°N
-124.5180°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uw61665612
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
101
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
224.0°
Min Station Distance
0.115°
RMS Residual
0.24 sec
Last Updated
2020-11-07 18:48:45 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uw61665612). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, August 29, 2020). M2.6 Earthquake 12 km NW of Nesika Beach, Oregon — August 29, 2020. Retrieved November 7, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw61665612/