2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 9 km NNE of Coso Junction, CA — August 17, 2025

2025-08-17 23:22:58 UTC (2025-08-17) · approx. 3:22 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time23:22 UTC≈ 3:22 PM UTC-8
Depth4.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.120°, -117.918°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.12°, -117.92°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
4.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.1203°N
-117.9178°E
Community Intensity
1.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
ci40401474
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
126
Stations Used
44
Azimuthal Gap
48.0°
Min Station Distance
0.033°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2025-11-04 16:43:53 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci40401474). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 17, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 9 km NNE of Coso Junction, CA — August 17, 2025. Retrieved November 4, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci40401474/