2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 28 km WSW of Olancha, CA — August 24, 2023

2023-08-24 17:38:13 UTC (2023-08-24) · approx. 9:38 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time17:38 UTC≈ 9:38 AM UTC-8
Depth2.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.212°, -118.304°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.21°, -118.30°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
2.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.2125°N
-118.3043°E
Community Intensity
1.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
ci39649714
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
108
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
88.0°
Min Station Distance
0.290°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-28 19:15:36 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci39649714). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 24, 2023). M2.6 Earthquake 28 km WSW of Olancha, CA — August 24, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci39649714/