2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 6km NW of The Geysers, CA — August 9, 2020

2020-08-09 22:08:52 UTC (2020-08-09) · approx. 2:08 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time22:08 UTC≈ 2:08 PM UTC-8
Depth3.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates38.825°, -122.799°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 38.83°, -122.80°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
3.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
38.8250°N
-122.7985°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc73440671
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
84
Stations Used
73
Azimuthal Gap
23.0°
Min Station Distance
0.009°
RMS Residual
0.07 sec
Last Updated
2020-08-12 02:21:05 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc73440671). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, August 9, 2020). M2.3 Earthquake 6km NW of The Geysers, CA — August 9, 2020. Retrieved August 12, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc73440671/