2 events near Galax, VA: 30 October 1997: M=2.2, M=2.1

Two small but felt events occurred near Galax, VA on 30 October 1997.

The first event was at 06:42:22.9 GMT at latitude 36.70°N and longitude 80.90°W with an estimated depth of 8 km and a (Richter) magnitude Md=2.2.

Click here for a map showing the VTSO location, and click here for a figure shoiwng the seismograms at VT network stations FWV, ELN, NAV, BLA, and FWV. For individual-channel (SAC-format and/or CSS-format) waveforms plus hypoellipse input and output earthquake location files, click here.

The second event was at 14:59:40.5 GMT at latitude 36.72°N and longitude 80.93°W with an estimated depth of 9 km and a (Richter) magnitude Md=2.2.

Click here for a map showing the VTSO location, and click here for a figure shoiwng the seismograms at VT network stations FWV, ELN, NAV, BLA, and FWV. For individual-channel (SAC-format and/or CSS-format) waveforms plus hypoellipse input and output earthquake location files, click here.

Last updated: 11 December 1997
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