2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 12km WSW of Searles Valley, CA — March 6, 2021

2021-03-06 22:32:56 UTC (2021-03-06) · approx. 2:32 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time22:32 UTC≈ 2:32 PM UTC-8
Depth8.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.720°, -117.521°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.72°, -117.52°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
8.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.7203°N
-117.5212°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci39573903
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
79
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
81.0°
Min Station Distance
0.114°
RMS Residual
0.23 sec
Last Updated
2021-03-07 16:59:11 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci39573903). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, March 6, 2021). M2.3 Earthquake 12km WSW of Searles Valley, CA — March 6, 2021. Retrieved March 7, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci39573903/