Earthquake 21 km W of Empire, Nevada (2.3 ml) (2024-10-17 00:47:40 UTC)

1729126060

40.5712, -119.5975

14.40 KM

A 2.3 magnitude earthquake struck on 21 km W of Empire, Nevada, at 2024-10-17 00:47:40 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 21 km W of Empire, Nevada

Recommendation
Light Earthquake

Action

Light shaking may be felt indoors.

Suggestion

Stay where you are; it's usually not necessary to take any drastic action. Keep an eye on your surroundings in case of further tremors.

Earthquake 21 km W of Empire, Nevada (2.3 ml) (2024-10-17 00:47:40 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

2.3

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_nn00886135

Nearest Places

Smith Canyon / 3.31 km
Bronte (historical) / 4.15 km
Silver Fox Mine / 5.9 km
Modoc Mine / 6.25 km
Dry Creek / 6.32 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

Southwest of Sumatra, Indonesia
Time: 1735174752
Depth: 15.39 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

NORTHERN COLOMBIA
Time: 1735174362
Depth: 70.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

15 km NNE of Valdivia, Colombia
Time: 1735174362
Depth: 70.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

SPAIN
Time: 1735174326
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

NEPAL
Time: 1735174081
Depth: 18.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

25 km NNW of Sutcliffe, Nevada
Time: 1733308366
Depth: 12.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

11 km NNW of Nixon, Nevada
Time: 1731811189
Depth: 10.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

13 km NNW of Sutcliffe, Nevada
Time: 1731481330
Depth: 10.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

NEVADA
Time: 1731417729
Depth: 15.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

36 km ENE of Herlong, California
Time: 1731417584
Depth: 15.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)