Light Magnitude 1.9 Earthquake Occurred Near Pahrump, Nevada

On the morning of Saturday, June 15, 2024, a light magnitude 1.9 earthquake occurred 2.9 kilometers (1.8 miles) away from Pahrump, Nevada. The earthquake was recorded at 10:06 am local time (America/Los Angeles GMT -7), with the epicenter located at a very shallow depth of 0 kilometers.

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The earthquake's details are as follows:

• Date & Time: June 15, 2024, at 10:06 am local time (America/Los Angeles GMT -7)
• Magnitude: 1.9
• Depth: 0 km
• Epicenter Latitude / Longitude: 36.2308°N / 115.9671°W Nye, Nevada, United States
• Shaking Intensity: III (Weak shaking near epicenter)
• Status: Confirmed
• Primary Data Source: USGS (United States Geological Survey)
• Seismic Antipode: 36.2308°S / 64.0329°E
• Estimated Seismic Energy Released: 4.5 x 10^7 joules (12.4 kilowatt hours)
• Weather at Epicenter: Clear Sky, 31.5°C (89°F), 17% humidity, wind from NW at 1 m/s (3 kts)

Despite the shallow depth, the earthquake was not felt by people, and there have been no reports of shaking or damage in the surrounding areas.

The estimated seismic energy released by the earthquake was approximately 4.5 x 10^7 joules, equivalent to 12.4 kilowatt hours.