2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 14 km NE of Ridgecrest, CA — December 15, 2023

2023-12-15 21:52:36 UTC (2023-12-15) · approx. 1:52 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:52 UTC≈ 1:52 PM UTC-8
Depth4.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.706°, -117.556°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.71°, -117.56°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
4.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.7060°N
-117.5562°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci40445447
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
58.0°
Min Station Distance
0.103°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2023-12-15 23:13:13 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci40445447). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 15, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 14 km NE of Ridgecrest, CA — December 15, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci40445447/