2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 23 km SW of Ocotillo Wells, CA — August 28, 2024

2024-08-28 21:03:12 UTC (2024-08-28) · approx. 1:03 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time21:03 UTC≈ 1:03 PM UTC-8
Depth9.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.975°, -116.280°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.98°, -116.28°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
9.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.9755°N
-116.2802°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci40718023
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
79
Stations Used
78
Azimuthal Gap
37.0°
Min Station Distance
0.029°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2024-08-29 17:16:25 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci40718023). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 28, 2024). M2.3 Earthquake 23 km SW of Ocotillo Wells, CA — August 28, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci40718023/