2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 17km SE of Ocotillo Wells, CA — April 24, 2023

2023-04-24 19:25:44 UTC (2023-04-24) · approx. 11:25 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time19:25 UTC≈ 11:25 AM UTC-8
Depth5.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates33.028°, -116.009°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 33.03°, -116.01°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
5.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
33.0278°N
-116.0088°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci40445024
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
79
Stations Used
88
Azimuthal Gap
21.0°
Min Station Distance
0.144°
RMS Residual
0.24 sec
Last Updated
2023-04-24 23:18:45 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci40445024). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, April 24, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 17km SE of Ocotillo Wells, CA — April 24, 2023. Retrieved April 24, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci40445024/