2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 17km W of Searles Valley, CA — August 16, 2020

2020-08-16 21:36:44 UTC (2020-08-16) · approx. 1:36 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time21:36 UTC≈ 1:36 PM UTC-8
Depth6.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.763°, -117.589°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.76°, -117.59°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
6.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.7625°N
-117.5890°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci39347079
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
47
Azimuthal Gap
38.0°
Min Station Distance
0.054°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2022-05-09 18:19:24 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci39347079). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, August 16, 2020). M2.2 Earthquake 17km W of Searles Valley, CA — August 16, 2020. Retrieved May 9, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci39347079/