2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 18km ESE of Ocotillo Wells, CA — August 18, 2021

2021-08-18 22:40:26 UTC (2021-08-18) · approx. 2:40 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time22:40 UTC≈ 2:40 PM UTC-8
Depth3.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates33.065°, -115.965°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 33.07°, -115.97°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
3.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
33.0652°N
-115.9653°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci40014624
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
72
Azimuthal Gap
27.0°
Min Station Distance
0.130°
RMS Residual
0.22 sec
Last Updated
2021-10-29 14:46:29 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci40014624). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, August 18, 2021). M2.5 Earthquake 18km ESE of Ocotillo Wells, CA — August 18, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci40014624/