2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 16 km SE of Ocotillo Wells, CA — August 22, 2023

2023-08-22 18:59:49 UTC (2023-08-22) · approx. 10:59 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time18:59 UTC≈ 10:59 AM UTC-8
Depth4.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates33.035°, -116.016°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 33.04°, -116.02°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
4.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
33.0353°N
-116.0163°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci39647794
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
60
Azimuthal Gap
34.0°
Min Station Distance
0.141°
RMS Residual
0.23 sec
Last Updated
2023-08-24 19:19:02 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci39647794). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 22, 2023). M2.2 Earthquake 16 km SE of Ocotillo Wells, CA — August 22, 2023. Retrieved August 24, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci39647794/