2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 15 km ENE of Ocotillo, CA — March 20, 2024

2024-03-20 20:36:52 UTC (2024-03-20) · approx. 12:36 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time20:36 UTC≈ 12:36 PM UTC-8
Depth5.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.779°, -115.839°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.78°, -115.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
5.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.7788°N
-115.8387°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci40519983
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
78
Stations Used
48
Azimuthal Gap
51.0°
Min Station Distance
0.117°
RMS Residual
0.23 sec
Last Updated
2024-03-21 00:00:38 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci40519983). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, March 20, 2024). M2.3 Earthquake 15 km ENE of Ocotillo, CA — March 20, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci40519983/