2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 32 km W of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA — August 15, 2023

2023-08-15 20:23:38 UTC (2023-08-15) · approx. 12:23 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time20:23 UTC≈ 12:23 PM UTC-8
Depth2.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates33.718°, -118.728°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 33.72°, -118.73°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
2.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
33.7177°N
-118.7277°E
Community Intensity
1.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
ci40537624
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
83
Stations Used
34
Azimuthal Gap
104.0°
Min Station Distance
0.271°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2023-08-21 02:08:55 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci40537624). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 15, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 32 km W of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA — August 15, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci40537624/