2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 6km ESE of Ocotillo Wells, CA — March 21, 2022

2022-03-21 23:41:44 UTC (2022-03-21) · approx. 3:41 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time23:41 UTC≈ 3:41 PM UTC-8
Depth9.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates33.116°, -116.078°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 33.12°, -116.08°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
9.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
33.1163°N
-116.0783°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci39973863
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
80
Stations Used
86
Azimuthal Gap
28.0°
Min Station Distance
0.085°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2022-03-22 00:05:17 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci39973863). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, March 21, 2022). M2.3 Earthquake 6km ESE of Ocotillo Wells, CA — March 21, 2022. Retrieved March 22, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci39973863/