2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 14 km S of Searles Valley, CA — January 21, 2024

2024-01-21 15:13:55 UTC (2024-01-21) · approx. 7:13 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time15:13 UTC≈ 7:13 AM UTC-8
Depth5.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.638°, -117.422°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.64°, -117.42°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
5.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.6382°N
-117.4217°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci40463671
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
105
Stations Used
37
Azimuthal Gap
66.0°
Min Station Distance
0.027°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2024-03-29 17:37:55 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci40463671). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 21, 2024). M2.6 Earthquake 14 km S of Searles Valley, CA — January 21, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci40463671/