2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 16km E of Ocotillo, CA — January 4, 2021

2021-01-04 22:39:51 UTC (2021-01-04) · approx. 2:39 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time22:39 UTC≈ 2:39 PM UTC-8
Depth9.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.742°, -115.822°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.74°, -115.82°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
9.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.7420°N
-115.8217°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci39511143
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
79
Stations Used
53
Azimuthal Gap
51.0°
Min Station Distance
0.122°
RMS Residual
0.25 sec
Last Updated
2021-01-15 21:22:59 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci39511143). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, January 4, 2021). M2.3 Earthquake 16km E of Ocotillo, CA — January 4, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci39511143/