2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 84km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX — August 17, 2020

2020-08-17 18:59:33 UTC (2020-08-17) · approx. 10:59 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time18:59 UTC≈ 10:59 AM UTC-8
Depth9.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.572°, -115.621°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.57°, -115.62°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
9.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.5718°N
-115.6205°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci39348079
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
91
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
227.0°
Min Station Distance
0.514°
RMS Residual
0.24 sec
Last Updated
2020-08-18 21:37:49 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci39348079). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, August 17, 2020). M2.4 Earthquake 84km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX — August 17, 2020. Retrieved August 18, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci39348079/