2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 18km ESE of Ocotillo Wells, CA — August 18, 2021

2021-08-18 21:53:27 UTC (2021-08-18) · approx. 1:53 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time21:53 UTC≈ 1:53 PM UTC-8
Depth1.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates33.071°, -115.956°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 33.07°, -115.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
1.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
33.0705°N
-115.9557°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci40014584
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
87
Stations Used
77
Azimuthal Gap
29.0°
Min Station Distance
0.121°
RMS Residual
0.25 sec
Last Updated
2021-08-18 22:47:43 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci40014584). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, August 18, 2021). M2.4 Earthquake 18km ESE of Ocotillo Wells, CA — August 18, 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci40014584/