2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 16 km W of Searles Valley, CA — October 17, 2023

2023-10-17 20:35:56 UTC (2023-10-17) · approx. 12:35 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time20:35 UTC≈ 12:35 PM UTC-8
Depth2.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.778°, -117.576°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.78°, -117.58°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
2.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.7778°N
-117.5763°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci40583608
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
32
Azimuthal Gap
62.0°
Min Station Distance
0.146°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-18 13:32:26 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci40583608). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 17, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 16 km W of Searles Valley, CA — October 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci40583608/