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M2.1 Earthquake 27 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA — April 28, 2024

2024-04-28 17:40:57 UTC (2024-04-28) · approx. 9:40 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time17:40 UTC≈ 9:40 AM UTC-8
Depth7.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.918°, -116.242°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.92°, -116.24°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.9178°N
-116.2415°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci40560647
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
70
Stations Used
73
Azimuthal Gap
45.0°
Min Station Distance
0.064°
RMS Residual
0.22 sec
Last Updated
2024-04-29 21:01:24 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci40560647). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, April 28, 2024). M2.1 Earthquake 27 km SSW of Ocotillo Wells, CA — April 28, 2024. Retrieved April 29, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci40560647/