2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 5 km E of Ojai, CA — August 20, 2023

2023-08-20 21:47:47 UTC (2023-08-20) · approx. 1:47 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time21:47 UTC≈ 1:47 PM UTC-8
Depth1.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates34.444°, -119.187°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 34.44°, -119.19°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
1.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
34.4442°N
-119.1873°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci37566364
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
70.0°
Min Station Distance
0.042°
RMS Residual
0.32 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-28 19:15:32 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci37566364). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 20, 2023). M2.8 Earthquake 5 km E of Ojai, CA — August 20, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci37566364/